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How far is Caen from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers / 2342 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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4337
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2342
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Distance from Praia to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2694.917 miles
  • 4337.049 kilometers
  • 2341.819 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
  • 2699.084 miles
  • 4343.755 kilometers
  • 2345.440 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Praia to Caen generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W