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How far is Yaoundé from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 2110 miles / 3395 kilometers / 1833 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 2910 miles / 4683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 5 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2109.650 miles
  • 3395.153 kilometers
  • 1833.236 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
  • 2110.034 miles
  • 3395.770 kilometers
  • 1833.569 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Yaoundé generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 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 Yaoundé

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

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 Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E