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How far is Hargeisa from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Hargeisa (Hargeisa Airport) is 4062 miles / 6537 kilometers / 3530 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Hargeisa (HGA) is 5669 miles / 9124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 125 hours 53 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Hargeisa Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Hargeisa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4061.697 miles
  • 6536.667 kilometers
  • 3529.518 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
  • 4056.932 miles
  • 6528.999 kilometers
  • 3525.377 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 Hargeisa?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Hargeisa Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Hargeisa Airport (HGA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Hargeisa generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 023 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 Hargeisa

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

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 Hargeisa Airport
City: Hargeisa
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: HGA
ICAO Code: HCMH
Coordinates: 9°31′5″N, 44°5′19″E