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How far is Fortaleza from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1944 miles / 3129 kilometers / 1689 nautical miles.

Lungi International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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1944
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3129
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1689
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Distance from Freetown to Fortaleza

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Freetown to Fortaleza. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1943.998 miles
  • 3128.562 kilometers
  • 1689.288 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
  • 1944.292 miles
  • 3129.035 kilometers
  • 1689.544 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 Freetown to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Freetown to Fortaleza generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W