How far is Shakawe from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 3844 miles / 6187 kilometers / 3341 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3844.415 miles
• 6186.986 kilometers
• 3340.705 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

• 3848.692 miles
• 6193.869 kilometers
• 3344.422 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Shakawe?

The time difference between Praia and Shakawe is 3 hours. Shakawe is 3 hours ahead of Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Praia to Shakawe generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Shakawe

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

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	Shakawe Airport
City:	Shakawe
Country:	Botswana
IATA Code:	SWX
ICAO Code:	FBSW
Coordinates:	18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E