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How far is Petrolina from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers / 1773 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Petrolina Airport

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2040
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3283
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1773
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Distance from Praia to Petrolina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2040.218 miles
  • 3283.412 kilometers
  • 1772.901 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
  • 2046.878 miles
  • 3294.131 kilometers
  • 1778.689 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 Petrolina?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Petrolina Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Petrolina Airport (PNZ)

On average, flying from Praia to Petrolina generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Petrolina

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

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 Petrolina Airport
City: Petrolina
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PNZ
ICAO Code: SBPL
Coordinates: 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W