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How far is Puerto Rico from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Airport) is 3511 miles / 5650 kilometers / 3051 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Puerto Rico Airport

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Distance from Praia to Puerto Rico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3510.592 miles
  • 5649.750 kilometers
  • 3050.621 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
  • 3512.506 miles
  • 5652.831 kilometers
  • 3052.285 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 Puerto Rico?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Puerto Rico Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR)

On average, flying from Praia to Puerto Rico generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 873 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Puerto Rico

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Puerto Rico Airport (PUR).

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 Puerto Rico Airport
City: Puerto Rico
Country: Bolivia Flag of Bolivia
IATA Code: PUR
ICAO Code: SLPR
Coordinates: 11°6′27″S, 67°33′4″W