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How far is Tangier from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Tangier (Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Tangier (TNG) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 9 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Tangier

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.922 miles
  • 2169.270 kilometers
  • 1171.312 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
  • 1351.134 miles
  • 2174.440 kilometers
  • 1174.104 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 Tangier?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Tangier generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Tangier

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG).

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 Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
City: Tangier
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: TNG
ICAO Code: GMTT
Coordinates: 35°43′36″N, 5°55′0″W