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How far is Svolvær from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Svolvær (Svolvær Airport, Helle) is 3696 miles / 5949 kilometers / 3212 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Svolvær Airport, Helle

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Distance from Nouakchott to Svolvær

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3696.354 miles
  • 5948.705 kilometers
  • 3212.044 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
  • 3697.829 miles
  • 5951.080 kilometers
  • 3213.326 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 Svolvær?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Svolvær Airport, Helle is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Svolvær generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 923 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Svolvær

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Svolvær Airport, Helle (SVJ).

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 Svolvær Airport, Helle
City: Svolvær
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVJ
ICAO Code: ENSH
Coordinates: 68°14′35″N, 14°40′9″E