How far is Salvador from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Salvador (Salvador International Airport) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers / 1883 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2167.088 miles
• 3487.590 kilometers
• 1883.148 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

• 2175.687 miles
• 3501.428 kilometers
• 1890.620 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 Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Salvador International Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Salvador?

The time difference between Praia and Salvador is 2 hours. Salvador is 2 hours behind Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Salvador International Airport (SSA)

On average, flying from Praia to Salvador generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Salvador

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

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	Salvador International Airport
City:	Salvador
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	SSA
ICAO Code:	SBSV
Coordinates:	12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W