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How far is Sao Nicolau from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Sao Nicolau (Preguiça Airport) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers / 2556 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Preguiça Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Sao Nicolau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2940.965 miles
  • 4733.024 kilometers
  • 2555.629 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
  • 2943.024 miles
  • 4736.338 kilometers
  • 2557.418 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 Frankfurt to Sao Nicolau?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Preguiça Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Preguiça Airport (SNE)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Sao Nicolau generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Sao Nicolau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Preguiça Airport (SNE).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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