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How far is Namibe from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 2999 miles / 4827 kilometers / 2606 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Namibe (MSZ) is 4896 miles / 7879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 54 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2999.070 miles
  • 4826.535 kilometers
  • 2606.120 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
  • 3007.050 miles
  • 4839.379 kilometers
  • 2613.055 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Namibe generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 737 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 Namibe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ).

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E