How far is Nouakchott from Algiers?
The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 2307 miles / 3712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 58 minutes.
Houari Boumediene Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Algiers to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1721.922 miles
- 2771.164 kilometers
- 1496.309 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- 1723.650 miles
- 2773.945 kilometers
- 1497.810 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 Algiers to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Algiers and Nouakchott?
The time difference between Algiers and Nouakchott is 1 hour. Nouakchott is 1 hour behind Algiers.
Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Algiers to Nouakchott generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Houari Boumediene Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Algiers |
| Country: | Algeria  |
| IATA Code: | ALG |
| ICAO Code: | DAAG |
| Coordinates: | 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E |
| Destination | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |