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How far is Polokwane from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4462 miles / 7180 kilometers / 3877 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Praia to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4461.602 miles
  • 7180.253 kilometers
  • 3877.026 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
  • 4466.273 miles
  • 7187.770 kilometers
  • 3881.085 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Praia to Polokwane generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E