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How far is Lorient from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers / 2204 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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4081
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2204
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Distance from Praia to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.843 miles
  • 4081.044 kilometers
  • 2203.588 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
  • 2540.358 miles
  • 4088.310 kilometers
  • 2207.511 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Praia to Lorient generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W