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How far is Gamba from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 2600 miles / 4184 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Gamba Airport

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Distance from Praia to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2599.641 miles
  • 4183.717 kilometers
  • 2259.027 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
  • 2600.353 miles
  • 4184.863 kilometers
  • 2259.645 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Gamba Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Praia to Gamba generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Gamba

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

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E