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How far is Pontes e Lacerda from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Pontes e Lacerda (Pontes e Lacerda Airport) is 3212 miles / 5168 kilometers / 2791 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Pontes e Lacerda Airport

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Distance from Praia to Pontes e Lacerda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3211.508 miles
  • 5168.420 kilometers
  • 2790.724 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
  • 3216.479 miles
  • 5176.422 kilometers
  • 2795.044 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 Pontes e Lacerda?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Pontes e Lacerda Airport is 6 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Pontes e Lacerda Airport (LCB)

On average, flying from Praia to Pontes e Lacerda generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 793 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Pontes e Lacerda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Pontes e Lacerda Airport (LCB).

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 Pontes e Lacerda Airport
City: Pontes e Lacerda
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: LCB
ICAO Code: SWBG
Coordinates: 15°11′36″S, 59°23′5″W