How far is Praia from Faro?
The distance between Faro (Faro Airport) and Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.
Faro Airport – Nelson Mandela International Airport
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Distance from Faro to Praia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Faro to Praia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1794.400 miles
- 2887.806 kilometers
- 1559.291 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- 1798.139 miles
- 2893.824 kilometers
- 1562.540 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 Faro to Praia?
The estimated flight time from Faro Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Faro and Praia?
The time difference between Faro and Praia is 1 hour. Praia is 1 hour behind Faro.
Flight carbon footprint between Faro Airport (FAO) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
On average, flying from Faro to Praia generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Faro to Praia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faro Airport (FAO) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Faro Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Faro |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | FAO |
| ICAO Code: | LPFR |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′51″N, 7°57′57″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 |