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How far is Nouakchott from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1697 miles / 2731 kilometers / 1475 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1697.048 miles
  • 2731.134 kilometers
  • 1474.695 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
  • 1700.720 miles
  • 2737.043 kilometers
  • 1477.885 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 Madrid to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Madrid to Nouakchott generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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