How far is Lubango from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 3261 miles / 5248 kilometers / 2834 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3261.101 miles
• 5248.234 kilometers
• 2833.819 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

• 3265.734 miles
• 5255.690 kilometers
• 2837.846 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lubango Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Lubango?

The time difference between Praia and Lubango is 2 hours. Lubango is 2 hours ahead of Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Praia to Lubango generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Lubango

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

Airport information

Origin	Nelson Mandela International Airport
City:	Praia
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	RAI
ICAO Code:	GVNP
Coordinates:	14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W

Destination	Lubango Airport
City:	Lubango
Country:	Angola
IATA Code:	SDD
ICAO Code:	FNUB
Coordinates:	14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E