How far is Massawa from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3653 miles / 5878 kilometers / 3174 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Massawa (MSW) is 5111 miles / 8226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 110 hours 20 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3652.690 miles
- 5878.435 kilometers
- 3174.101 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- 3647.627 miles
- 5870.287 kilometers
- 3169.701 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Massawa?
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Massawa generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |