How far is Rio De Janeiro from Praia?
The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers / 2537 nautical miles.
Nelson Mandela International Airport – Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
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Distance from Praia to Rio De Janeiro
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Praia to Rio De Janeiro. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2920.015 miles
- 4699.309 kilometers
- 2537.424 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- 2931.281 miles
- 4717.440 kilometers
- 2547.214 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 Rio De Janeiro?
The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Praia and Rio De Janeiro?
Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG)
On average, flying from Praia to Rio De Janeiro generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Praia to Rio De Janeiro
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG).
Airport information
| Origin | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praia |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| IATA Code: | RAI |
| ICAO Code: | GVNP |
| Coordinates: | 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W |
| Destination | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |