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How far is Nouakchott from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 2231 miles / 3590 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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3590
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1938
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Distance from Recife to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.529 miles
  • 3589.689 kilometers
  • 1938.277 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
  • 2237.571 miles
  • 3601.022 kilometers
  • 1944.396 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 Recife to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Recife to Nouakchott generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″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