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How far is Djibouti from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Djibouti (Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport) is 3964 miles / 6380 kilometers / 3445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Djibouti (JIB) is 5480 miles / 8820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 28 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Djibouti

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3964.432 miles
  • 6380.136 kilometers
  • 3444.998 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
  • 3959.463 miles
  • 6372.138 kilometers
  • 3440.679 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 Djibouti?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Djibouti generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 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 Djibouti

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB).

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 Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport
City: Djibouti
Country: Djibouti Flag of Djibouti
IATA Code: JIB
ICAO Code: HDAM
Coordinates: 11°32′50″N, 43°9′34″E