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How far is Maiduguri from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Maiduguri (MIU) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 43 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Maiduguri International Airport

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1988
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Distance from Nouakchott to Maiduguri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.139 miles
  • 3199.600 kilometers
  • 1727.646 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
  • 1986.085 miles
  • 3196.294 kilometers
  • 1725.861 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 Nouakchott to Maiduguri?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Maiduguri generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Maiduguri

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Maiduguri International Airport
City: Maiduguri
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MIU
ICAO Code: DNMA
Coordinates: 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″E