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How far is Portland, ME, from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 3385 miles / 5447 kilometers / 2941 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Praia to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3384.724 miles
  • 5447.186 kilometers
  • 2941.245 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
  • 3384.027 miles
  • 5446.063 kilometers
  • 2940.639 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Portland International Jetport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Praia to Portland generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W