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How far is Rio Branco from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Rio Branco (Rio Branco International Airport) is 3490 miles / 5616 kilometers / 3032 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Rio Branco International Airport

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Distance from Praia to Rio Branco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3489.624 miles
  • 5616.005 kilometers
  • 3032.400 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
  • 3491.047 miles
  • 5618.296 kilometers
  • 3033.637 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 Rio Branco?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Rio Branco International Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Rio Branco International Airport (RBR)

On average, flying from Praia to Rio Branco generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Rio Branco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Rio Branco International Airport (RBR).

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 Rio Branco International Airport
City: Rio Branco
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: RBR
ICAO Code: SBRB
Coordinates: 9°52′7″S, 67°53′53″W