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How far is Maroua from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Maroua (Salak Airport) is 2093 miles / 3369 kilometers / 1819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Maroua (MVR) is 2881 miles / 4636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 52 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Salak Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Maroua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2093.270 miles
  • 3368.792 kilometers
  • 1819.002 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
  • 2091.373 miles
  • 3365.739 kilometers
  • 1817.353 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 Maroua?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Salak Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Salak Airport (MVR)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Maroua generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 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 Maroua

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

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 Salak Airport
City: Maroua
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: MVR
ICAO Code: FKKL
Coordinates: 10°27′5″N, 14°15′26″E