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How far is Nouakchott from Tunis?

The distance between Tunis (Tunis–Carthage International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tunis (TUN) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 2806 miles / 4516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 54 minutes.

Tunis–Carthage International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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2040
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Distance from Tunis to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2040.165 miles
  • 3283.327 kilometers
  • 1772.855 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
  • 2040.606 miles
  • 3284.038 kilometers
  • 1773.239 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 Tunis to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Tunis–Carthage International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Tunis to Nouakchott generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tunis to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Tunis–Carthage International Airport
City: Tunis
Country: Tunisia Flag of Tunisia
IATA Code: TUN
ICAO Code: DTTA
Coordinates: 36°51′3″N, 10°13′37″E
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

Airlines flying from Tunis (TUN) to Nouakchott (NKC)

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