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How far is Bissau from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers / 384 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Bissau (OXB) is 610 miles / 982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 11 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Bissau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 441.582 miles
  • 710.658 kilometers
  • 383.724 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
  • 443.748 miles
  • 714.144 kilometers
  • 385.607 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 Bissau?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Bissau?

There is no time difference between Nouakchott and Bissau.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Bissau generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Bissau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).

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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″W