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How far is Makokou from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Makokou (Makokou Airport) is 2308 miles / 3715 kilometers / 2006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Makokou (MKU) is 3377 miles / 5435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 33 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Makokou Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Makokou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2308.234 miles
  • 3714.742 kilometers
  • 2005.800 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
  • 2309.583 miles
  • 3716.913 kilometers
  • 2006.972 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 Makokou?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Makokou Airport is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Makokou Airport (MKU)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Makokou generates about 253 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 253 kilograms equals 558 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 Makokou

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

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 Makokou Airport
City: Makokou
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: MKU
ICAO Code: FOOK
Coordinates: 0°34′45″N, 12°53′27″E