How far is Nouakchott from Timbuktu?
The distance between Timbuktu (Timbuktu Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Timbuktu (TOM) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 1058 miles / 1702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 3 minutes.
Timbuktu Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Timbuktu to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Timbuktu to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.938 miles
- 1387.155 kilometers
- 749.004 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- 860.797 miles
- 1385.319 kilometers
- 748.013 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 Timbuktu to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Timbuktu Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Timbuktu and Nouakchott?
There is no time difference between Timbuktu and Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Timbuktu to Nouakchott generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Timbuktu to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Timbuktu Airport (TOM) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Timbuktu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Timbuktu |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | TOM |
| ICAO Code: | GATB |
| Coordinates: | 16°43′49″N, 3°0′27″W |
| Destination | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |