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How far is Alicante from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers / 1852 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Praia to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2130.716 miles
  • 3429.055 kilometers
  • 1851.542 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
  • 2133.320 miles
  • 3433.245 kilometers
  • 1853.804 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 Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Praia to Alicante generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 512 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

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 Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W