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How far is Nouakchott from Matam?

The distance between Matam (Ouro Sogui Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 256 miles / 412 kilometers / 223 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Matam (MAX) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 339 miles / 546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.

Ouro Sogui Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Matam to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 256.076 miles
  • 412.114 kilometers
  • 222.524 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
  • 256.557 miles
  • 412.889 kilometers
  • 222.942 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 Matam to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Ouro Sogui Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Matam and Nouakchott?

There is no time difference between Matam and Nouakchott.

Flight carbon footprint between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Matam to Nouakchott generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Matam to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Ouro Sogui Airport
City: Matam
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: MAX
ICAO Code: GOSM
Coordinates: 15°35′36″N, 13°19′22″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