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How far is Lorient from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2149.711 miles
  • 3459.625 kilometers
  • 1868.048 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
  • 2154.062 miles
  • 3466.627 kilometers
  • 1871.829 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Lorient generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W