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How far is Yola from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Yola (Yola Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Yola (YOL) is 2753 miles / 4431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 15 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yola Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Yola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.853 miles
  • 3224.888 kilometers
  • 1741.300 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
  • 2002.450 miles
  • 3222.631 kilometers
  • 1740.082 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 Yola?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yola Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yola Airport (YOL)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Yola generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Yola

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

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 Yola Airport
City: Yola
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: YOL
ICAO Code: DNYO
Coordinates: 9°15′27″N, 12°25′49″E