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How far is Matadi from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 2905 miles / 4675 kilometers / 2525 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Praia to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2905.197 miles
  • 4675.461 kilometers
  • 2524.547 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
  • 2906.426 miles
  • 4677.439 kilometers
  • 2525.615 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Praia to Matadi generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

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 Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E