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How far is Poitiers from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 2158 miles / 3474 kilometers / 1876 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Poitiers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2158.427 miles
  • 3473.652 kilometers
  • 1875.622 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
  • 2162.217 miles
  • 3479.751 kilometers
  • 1878.915 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 Poitiers?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Poitiers generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Poitiers

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

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 Poitiers–Biard Airport
City: Poitiers
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PIS
ICAO Code: LFBI
Coordinates: 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E