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How far is Yengema from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Yengema (Yengema Airport) is 744 miles / 1198 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Yengema (WYE) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 16 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Yengema Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Yengema

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.379 miles
  • 1197.961 kilometers
  • 646.847 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
  • 747.203 miles
  • 1202.507 kilometers
  • 649.302 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 Yengema?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Yengema Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Yengema?

There is no time difference between Nouakchott and Yengema.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Yengema Airport (WYE)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Yengema generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Yengema

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

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 Yengema Airport
City: Yengema
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: WYE
ICAO Code: GFYE
Coordinates: 8°36′37″N, 11°2′43″W