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How far is Polokwane from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4218 miles / 6789 kilometers / 3666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Polokwane (PTG) is 6380 miles / 10267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 37 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4218.183 miles
  • 6788.508 kilometers
  • 3665.501 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
  • 4225.631 miles
  • 6800.494 kilometers
  • 3671.973 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Polokwane generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 066 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 Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E