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How far is Boma from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 2885 miles / 4642 kilometers / 2507 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Boma Airport

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2507
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Distance from Praia to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2884.620 miles
  • 4642.345 kilometers
  • 2506.666 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
  • 2885.930 miles
  • 4644.455 kilometers
  • 2507.805 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Boma Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Praia to Boma generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Boma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Boma Airport (BOA).

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 Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E