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How far is Sharjah from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) is 4566 miles / 7349 kilometers / 3968 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Sharjah International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Sharjah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4566.486 miles
  • 7349.046 kilometers
  • 3968.168 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
  • 4559.602 miles
  • 7337.968 kilometers
  • 3962.186 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 Sharjah?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Sharjah International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Sharjah generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Sharjah

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

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 Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E