How far is Dakhla from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 372 miles / 599 kilometers / 323 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakhla (VIL) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 14 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Dakhla Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Dakhla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Dakhla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 372.082 miles
- 598.808 kilometers
- 323.330 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- 373.686 miles
- 601.389 kilometers
- 324.724 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 Dakhla?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Dakhla?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Dakhla is 1 hour. Dakhla is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Dakhla generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 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 Dakhla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Dakhla Airport (VIL).
Airport information
| Origin | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |
| Destination | Dakhla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakhla |
| Country: | Western Sahara  |
| IATA Code: | VIL |
| ICAO Code: | GMMH |
| Coordinates: | 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W |