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How far is Kos from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2902 miles / 4670 kilometers / 2521 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2901.507 miles
  • 4669.523 kilometers
  • 2521.341 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
  • 2899.113 miles
  • 4665.671 kilometers
  • 2519.261 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 Kos?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Kos International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Kos generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Kos

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

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 Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E