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How far is Nouakchott from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 549 miles / 884 kilometers / 477 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Praia to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 549.157 miles
  • 883.783 kilometers
  • 477.205 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
  • 548.997 miles
  • 883.525 kilometers
  • 477.065 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 Praia to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Praia to Nouakchott generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W
Destination 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