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How far is Tan Tan from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Tan Tan (Tan Tan Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Tan Tan (TTA) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 57 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Tan Tan Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Tan Tan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.369 miles
  • 1225.305 kilometers
  • 661.612 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
  • 763.731 miles
  • 1229.106 kilometers
  • 663.664 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 Tan Tan?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Tan Tan Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Tan Tan Airport (TTA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Tan Tan generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Tan Tan

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

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 Tan Tan Airport
City: Tan Tan
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: TTA
ICAO Code: GMAT
Coordinates: 28°26′53″N, 11°9′40″W