How far is Jos from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers / 1537 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Jos (JOS) is 2526 miles / 4065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 58 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Jos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Jos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1768.408 miles
- 2845.976 kilometers
- 1536.704 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- 1767.352 miles
- 2844.278 kilometers
- 1535.787 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 Jos?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Jos?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Jos generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 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 Jos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |
| Destination | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |