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How far is Hoedspruit from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Hoedspruit (Air Force Base Hoedspruit) is 4566 miles / 7349 kilometers / 3968 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Air Force Base Hoedspruit

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Distance from Praia to Hoedspruit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4566.304 miles
  • 7348.754 kilometers
  • 3968.010 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
  • 4570.840 miles
  • 7356.053 kilometers
  • 3971.951 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 Hoedspruit?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Air Force Base Hoedspruit is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS)

On average, flying from Praia to Hoedspruit generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Hoedspruit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS).

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 Air Force Base Hoedspruit
City: Hoedspruit
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HDS
ICAO Code: FAHS
Coordinates: 24°22′6″S, 31°2′55″E