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How far is Yanbu from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Yanbu (Yanbu Airport) is 3488 miles / 5614 kilometers / 3031 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yanbu Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Yanbu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3488.069 miles
  • 5613.503 kilometers
  • 3031.049 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
  • 3482.916 miles
  • 5605.211 kilometers
  • 3026.572 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 Yanbu?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yanbu Airport (YNB)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Yanbu generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Yanbu

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

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 Yanbu Airport
City: Yanbu
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: YNB
ICAO Code: OEYN
Coordinates: 24°8′39″N, 38°3′48″E