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How far is Nouakchott from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 3732 miles / 6006 kilometers / 3243 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from New York to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3732.022 miles
  • 6006.108 kilometers
  • 3243.039 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
  • 3728.044 miles
  • 5999.705 kilometers
  • 3239.581 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 New York to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from New York to Nouakchott generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 933 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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