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How far is Sofia from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Sofia (Sofia Airport) is 2848 miles / 4583 kilometers / 2475 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Sofia Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Sofia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2847.776 miles
  • 4583.051 kilometers
  • 2474.650 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
  • 2847.030 miles
  • 4581.850 kilometers
  • 2474.001 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 Sofia?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Sofia Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Sofia Airport (SOF)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Sofia generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Sofia

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

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 Sofia Airport
City: Sofia
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: SOF
ICAO Code: LBSF
Coordinates: 42°41′48″N, 23°24′41″E