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How far is Lichinga from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Lichinga (Lichinga Airport) is 4464 miles / 7185 kilometers / 3880 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Lichinga Airport

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Distance from Praia to Lichinga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4464.497 miles
  • 7184.912 kilometers
  • 3879.542 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
  • 4464.779 miles
  • 7185.366 kilometers
  • 3879.787 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 Lichinga?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Lichinga Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Lichinga Airport (VXC)

On average, flying from Praia to Lichinga generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Lichinga

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

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 Lichinga Airport
City: Lichinga
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: VXC
ICAO Code: FQLC
Coordinates: 13°16′26″S, 35°15′58″E