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How far is Rabat from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Rabat (Rabat–Salé Airport) is 1224 miles / 1970 kilometers / 1064 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Rabat (RBA) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 52 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Rabat–Salé Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Rabat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1224.173 miles
  • 1970.116 kilometers
  • 1063.778 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
  • 1227.171 miles
  • 1974.940 kilometers
  • 1066.382 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 Rabat?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Rabat–Salé Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Rabat generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Rabat

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA).

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 Rabat–Salé Airport
City: Rabat
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RBA
ICAO Code: GMME
Coordinates: 34°3′5″N, 6°45′5″W