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How far is Orapa from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Orapa (Orapa Airport) is 3902 miles / 6279 kilometers / 3390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Orapa (ORP) is 5912 miles / 9515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 59 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Orapa Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Orapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3901.528 miles
  • 6278.900 kilometers
  • 3390.335 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
  • 3908.941 miles
  • 6290.831 kilometers
  • 3396.777 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 Orapa?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Orapa Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Orapa Airport (ORP)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Orapa generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 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 Orapa

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

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 Orapa Airport
City: Orapa
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: ORP
ICAO Code: FBOR
Coordinates: 21°16′0″S, 25°19′0″E