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How far is Istanbul from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 3091 miles / 4975 kilometers / 2686 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3091.465 miles
  • 4975.230 kilometers
  • 2686.409 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
  • 3089.428 miles
  • 4971.953 kilometers
  • 2684.640 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Istanbul generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E