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How far is Ziguinchor from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor Airport) is 396 miles / 638 kilometers / 344 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) is 523 miles / 841 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Ziguinchor Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Ziguinchor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 396.202 miles
  • 637.625 kilometers
  • 344.290 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
  • 398.134 miles
  • 640.734 kilometers
  • 345.969 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 Ziguinchor?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Ziguinchor?

There is no time difference between Nouakchott and Ziguinchor.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Ziguinchor generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 184 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 Ziguinchor

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

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 Ziguinchor Airport
City: Ziguinchor
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: ZIG
ICAO Code: GOGG
Coordinates: 12°33′20″N, 16°16′54″W