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How far is Phalaborwa from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4557 miles / 7334 kilometers / 3960 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Praia to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4557.115 miles
  • 7333.966 kilometers
  • 3960.025 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
  • 4561.492 miles
  • 7341.009 kilometers
  • 3963.828 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 9 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Praia to Phalaborwa generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E