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How far is Sana'a from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 3972 miles / 6392 kilometers / 3451 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Sana'a

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3971.873 miles
  • 6392.111 kilometers
  • 3451.464 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
  • 3966.382 miles
  • 6383.273 kilometers
  • 3446.692 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 Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 8 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Sana'a generates about 453 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 453 kilograms equals 998 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Sana'a

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

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 Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E