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How far is Faro from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Faro (Faro Airport) is 1794 miles / 2888 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Faro Airport

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Distance from Praia to Faro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.400 miles
  • 2887.806 kilometers
  • 1559.291 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
  • 1798.139 miles
  • 2893.824 kilometers
  • 1562.540 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 Faro?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Faro Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Faro Airport (FAO)

On average, flying from Praia to Faro generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Faro

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

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 Faro Airport
City: Faro
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FAO
ICAO Code: LPFR
Coordinates: 37°0′51″N, 7°57′57″W