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How far is Canefield from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Canefield (Canefield Airport) is 2529 miles / 4069 kilometers / 2197 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Canefield Airport

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Distance from Praia to Canefield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2528.593 miles
  • 4069.376 kilometers
  • 2197.287 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
  • 2525.193 miles
  • 4063.904 kilometers
  • 2194.333 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 Canefield?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Canefield Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Canefield Airport (DCF)

On average, flying from Praia to Canefield generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Canefield

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

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 Canefield Airport
City: Canefield
Country: Dominica Flag of Dominica
IATA Code: DCF
ICAO Code: TDCF
Coordinates: 15°20′12″N, 61°23′31″W