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How far is Nouakchott from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 3070 miles / 4941 kilometers / 2668 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.357 miles
  • 4941.260 kilometers
  • 2668.067 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
  • 3068.473 miles
  • 4938.228 kilometers
  • 2666.430 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 Istanbul to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Nouakchott generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 755 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Nouakchott

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E
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