Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Jijiga from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 3988 miles / 6418 kilometers / 3465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 5546 miles / 8925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 30 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Jijiga Airport

Distance arrow
3988
Miles
Distance arrow
6418
Kilometers
Distance arrow
3465
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Nouakchott to Jijiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3987.857 miles
  • 6417.834 kilometers
  • 3465.353 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
  • 3983.233 miles
  • 6410.392 kilometers
  • 3461.335 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 Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Jijiga Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Jijiga generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 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 Jijiga

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

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 Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E