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How far is Nouakchott from Bamako?

The distance between Bamako (Bamako–Sénou International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers / 579 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bamako (BKO) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Bamako–Sénou International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Bamako to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 665.975 miles
  • 1071.783 kilometers
  • 578.716 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
  • 666.555 miles
  • 1072.716 kilometers
  • 579.220 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 Bamako to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Bamako–Sénou International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bamako and Nouakchott?

There is no time difference between Bamako and Nouakchott.

Flight carbon footprint between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Bamako to Nouakchott generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bamako to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bamako–Sénou International Airport (BKO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Bamako–Sénou International Airport
City: Bamako
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: BKO
ICAO Code: GABS
Coordinates: 12°32′0″N, 7°56′59″W
Destination 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