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How far is Huambo from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Huambo (Albano Machado Airport) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers / 2644 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Huambo (NOV) is 4583 miles / 7375 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 103 hours 28 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Albano Machado Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Huambo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3043.080 miles
  • 4897.363 kilometers
  • 2644.365 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
  • 3049.279 miles
  • 4907.339 kilometers
  • 2649.751 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 Huambo?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Albano Machado Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Albano Machado Airport (NOV)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Huambo generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 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 Huambo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Albano Machado Airport (NOV).

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 Albano Machado Airport
City: Huambo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: NOV
ICAO Code: FNHU
Coordinates: 12°48′32″S, 15°45′37″E