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How far is Namibe from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 3200 miles / 5150 kilometers / 2781 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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5150
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2781
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Distance from Praia to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3200.277 miles
  • 5150.347 kilometers
  • 2780.965 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
  • 3205.331 miles
  • 5158.480 kilometers
  • 2785.356 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Praia to Namibe generates about 358 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 358 kilograms equals 790 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Namibe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ).

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E