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How far is Istanbul from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3068 miles / 4938 kilometers / 2666 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3068.214 miles
  • 4937.811 kilometers
  • 2666.205 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
  • 3066.270 miles
  • 4934.683 kilometers
  • 2664.516 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Istanbul generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).

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 Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E