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How far is Sao Nicolau from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Sao Nicolau (Preguiça Airport) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers / 1791 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Preguiça Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Sao Nicolau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2061.541 miles
  • 3317.729 kilometers
  • 1791.430 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
  • 2064.387 miles
  • 3322.309 kilometers
  • 1793.904 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 Madrid to Sao Nicolau?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Preguiça Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Preguiça Airport (SNE)

On average, flying from Madrid to Sao Nicolau generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Sao Nicolau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Preguiça Airport (SNE).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W
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