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How far is Saint Thomas from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Saint Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport) is 2755 miles / 4433 kilometers / 2394 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Cyril E. King Airport

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Distance from Praia to Saint Thomas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2754.663 miles
  • 4433.201 kilometers
  • 2393.737 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
  • 2750.951 miles
  • 4427.227 kilometers
  • 2390.511 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 Saint Thomas?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Cyril E. King Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

On average, flying from Praia to Saint Thomas generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Saint Thomas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT).

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 Cyril E. King Airport
City: Saint Thomas
Country: U.S. Virgin Islands Flag of U.S. Virgin Islands
IATA Code: STT
ICAO Code: TIST
Coordinates: 18°20′14″N, 64°58′24″W