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How far is Ørsta from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Ørsta (Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden) is 3209 miles / 5164 kilometers / 2789 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden

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Distance from Nouakchott to Ørsta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3208.992 miles
  • 5164.372 kilometers
  • 2788.538 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
  • 3211.916 miles
  • 5169.078 kilometers
  • 2791.079 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 Ørsta?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Ørsta generates about 359 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 359 kilograms equals 792 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Ørsta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden (HOV).

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 Ørsta–Volda Airport, Hovden
City: Ørsta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: HOV
ICAO Code: ENOV
Coordinates: 62°10′48″N, 6°4′26″E