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How far is Rygge from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Rygge (Moss Airport, Rygge) is 3134 miles / 5044 kilometers / 2724 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Moss Airport, Rygge

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Distance from Nouakchott to Rygge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3134.237 miles
  • 5044.066 kilometers
  • 2723.578 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
  • 3136.871 miles
  • 5048.304 kilometers
  • 2725.866 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 Rygge?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Moss Airport, Rygge is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Rygge generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 772 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Rygge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG).

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 Moss Airport, Rygge
City: Rygge
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RYG
ICAO Code: ENRY
Coordinates: 59°22′44″N, 10°47′8″E