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How far is Nouakchott from Dakhla?

The distance between Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 372 miles / 599 kilometers / 323 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakhla (VIL) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 14 minutes.

Dakhla Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Dakhla to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 372.082 miles
  • 598.808 kilometers
  • 323.330 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
  • 373.686 miles
  • 601.389 kilometers
  • 324.724 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 Dakhla to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Dakhla Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakhla Airport (VIL) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Dakhla to Nouakchott generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 176 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakhla to Nouakchott

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

Airport information

Origin Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″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