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How far is Valença from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Valença (Valença Airport) is 2212 miles / 3560 kilometers / 1922 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Valença Airport

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1922
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Distance from Praia to Valença

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2212.211 miles
  • 3560.208 kilometers
  • 1922.358 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
  • 2220.827 miles
  • 3574.075 kilometers
  • 1929.846 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 Valença?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Valença Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Valença Airport (VAL)

On average, flying from Praia to Valença generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Valença

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

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 Valença Airport
City: Valença
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: VAL
ICAO Code: SNVB
Coordinates: 13°17′47″S, 38°59′32″W