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How far is Port Gentil from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Port Gentil (Port-Gentil International Airport) is 2130 miles / 3428 kilometers / 1851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Port Gentil (POG) is 3558 miles / 5726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 13 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Port-Gentil International Airport

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2130
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Distance from Nouakchott to Port Gentil

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2129.963 miles
  • 3427.843 kilometers
  • 1850.887 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
  • 2132.594 miles
  • 3432.078 kilometers
  • 1853.174 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 Port Gentil?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Port-Gentil International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Port-Gentil International Airport (POG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Port Gentil generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 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 Port Gentil

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Port-Gentil International Airport (POG).

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 Port-Gentil International Airport
City: Port Gentil
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: POG
ICAO Code: FOOG
Coordinates: 0°42′42″S, 8°45′15″E