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How far is Yola from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Yola (Yola Airport) is 2458 miles / 3955 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Yola Airport

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2136
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Distance from Praia to Yola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.670 miles
  • 3955.237 kilometers
  • 2135.657 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
  • 2454.958 miles
  • 3950.872 kilometers
  • 2133.300 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 Yola?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Yola Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Yola Airport (YOL)

On average, flying from Praia to Yola generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Yola

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

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 Yola Airport
City: Yola
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: YOL
ICAO Code: DNYO
Coordinates: 9°15′27″N, 12°25′49″E