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How far is Leknes from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 3675 miles / 5914 kilometers / 3194 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3675.065 miles
  • 5914.445 kilometers
  • 3193.545 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
  • 3676.640 miles
  • 5916.978 kilometers
  • 3194.913 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Leknes Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Leknes generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E