How far is Smara from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 1112 miles / 1790 kilometers / 966 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1112.057 miles
• 1789.682 kilometers
• 966.351 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

• 1113.805 miles
• 1792.495 kilometers
• 967.870 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Smara?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Praia to Smara generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Smara

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

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	Smara Airport
City:	Smara
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	SMW
ICAO Code:	GMMA
Coordinates:	26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W