How far is Phalaborwa from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4306 miles / 6930 kilometers / 3742 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 6440 miles / 10364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 49 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Phalaborwa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4305.946 miles
- 6929.749 kilometers
- 3741.765 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- 4313.070 miles
- 6941.214 kilometers
- 3747.956 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 Phalaborwa?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Phalaborwa?
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Phalaborwa generates about 495 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 495 kilograms equals 1 091 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 Phalaborwa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).
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 | Hendrik Van Eck Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phalaborwa |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PHW |
| ICAO Code: | FAPH |
| Coordinates: | 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E |