Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Smara from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Smara (SMW) is 912 miles / 1468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 21 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Smara Airport

Distance arrow
641
Miles
Distance arrow
1031
Kilometers
Distance arrow
557
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Nouakchott to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 640.821 miles
  • 1031.301 kilometers
  • 556.858 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
  • 642.794 miles
  • 1034.476 kilometers
  • 558.572 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Smara Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Smara generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Smara

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

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 Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W