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How far is Gambela from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 3463 miles / 5574 kilometers / 3010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Gambela (GMB) is 4837 miles / 7785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 48 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3463.301 miles
  • 5573.643 kilometers
  • 3009.526 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
  • 3459.707 miles
  • 5567.858 kilometers
  • 3006.403 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Gambela Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Gambela generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 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 Gambela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gambela Airport (GMB).

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E