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How far is Vilhena from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Vilhena (Vilhena Airport) is 3146 miles / 5062 kilometers / 2733 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Vilhena Airport

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Distance from Praia to Vilhena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3145.557 miles
  • 5062.283 kilometers
  • 2733.414 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
  • 3149.423 miles
  • 5068.504 kilometers
  • 2736.773 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 Vilhena?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Vilhena Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Vilhena Airport (BVH)

On average, flying from Praia to Vilhena generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Vilhena

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

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 Vilhena Airport
City: Vilhena
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: BVH
ICAO Code: SBVH
Coordinates: 12°41′39″S, 60°5′53″W