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How far is Makurdi from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 2231 miles / 3590 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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3590
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1938
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Distance from Praia to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.718 miles
  • 3589.993 kilometers
  • 1938.441 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
  • 2228.649 miles
  • 3586.663 kilometers
  • 1936.643 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Praia to Makurdi generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Makurdi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Makurdi Airport (MDI).

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 Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E