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How far is Nouakchott from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 3918 miles / 6305 kilometers / 3405 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3917.923 miles
  • 6305.285 kilometers
  • 3404.582 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
  • 3913.200 miles
  • 6297.686 kilometers
  • 3400.478 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 Washington D.C. to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Nouakchott generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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