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How far is Kassala from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Kassala (Kassala Airport) is 3458 miles / 5565 kilometers / 3005 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Kassala (KSL) is 4790 miles / 7708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 10 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Kassala Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Kassala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3457.642 miles
  • 5564.535 kilometers
  • 3004.608 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
  • 3452.882 miles
  • 5556.875 kilometers
  • 3000.473 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 Kassala?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Kassala Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Kassala Airport (KSL)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Kassala generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 859 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 Kassala

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

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 Kassala Airport
City: Kassala
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: KSL
ICAO Code: HSKA
Coordinates: 15°23′14″N, 36°19′43″E