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How far is Sao Nicolau from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Sao Nicolau (Preguiça Airport) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers / 2838 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Preguiça Airport

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Distance from Athens to Sao Nicolau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Sao Nicolau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3265.834 miles
  • 5255.850 kilometers
  • 2837.932 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
  • 3263.365 miles
  • 5251.876 kilometers
  • 2835.786 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 Athens to Sao Nicolau?

The estimated flight time from Athens International Airport to Preguiça Airport is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Preguiça Airport (SNE)

On average, flying from Athens to Sao Nicolau generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Sao Nicolau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Preguiça Airport (SNE).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E
Destination Preguiça Airport
City: Sao Nicolau
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SNE
ICAO Code: GVSN
Coordinates: 16°35′18″N, 24°17′4″W