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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 3316 miles / 5337 kilometers / 2882 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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Distance from Praia to Nantucket

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Praia to Nantucket. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3316.444 miles
  • 5337.300 kilometers
  • 2881.911 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
  • 3315.365 miles
  • 5335.563 kilometers
  • 2880.973 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 Praia to Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Praia to Nantucket generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 821 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W
Destination Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W