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How far is Jijel from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Jijel (Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport) is 1840 miles / 2960 kilometers / 1599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Jijel (GJL) is 2506 miles / 4033 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 9 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Jijel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Jijel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1839.555 miles
  • 2960.477 kilometers
  • 1598.529 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1840.798 miles
  • 2962.477 kilometers
  • 1599.610 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nouakchott to Jijel?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Jijel generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Jijel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL).

Airport information

Origin Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
City: Nouakchott
Country: Mauritania Flag of Mauritania
IATA Code: NKC
ICAO Code: GQNO
Coordinates: 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W
Destination Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
City: Jijel
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: GJL
ICAO Code: DAAV
Coordinates: 36°47′42″N, 5°52′24″E