How far is Praia from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is 3630 miles / 5842 kilometers / 3154 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Nelson Mandela International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Praia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Praia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3630.027 miles
- 5841.963 kilometers
- 3154.407 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- 3627.414 miles
- 5837.757 kilometers
- 3152.137 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 Washington D.C. to Praia?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Praia?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Praia generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Praia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praia |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| IATA Code: | RAI |
| ICAO Code: | GVNP |
| Coordinates: | 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W |