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How far is Soyo from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers / 2226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Soyo (SZA) is 4131 miles / 6649 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 17 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Soyo Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Soyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2561.922 miles
  • 4123.014 kilometers
  • 2226.249 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
  • 2566.079 miles
  • 4129.704 kilometers
  • 2229.862 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 Soyo?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Soyo Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Soyo generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 623 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 Soyo

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

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 Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E