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How far is Gibraltar from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 1840 miles / 2962 kilometers / 1599 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Praia to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1840.312 miles
  • 2961.695 kilometers
  • 1599.187 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
  • 1843.369 miles
  • 2966.614 kilometers
  • 1601.844 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 Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Praia to Gibraltar generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W