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How far is Ziguinchor from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor Airport) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers / 444 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Ziguinchor Airport

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Distance from Praia to Ziguinchor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 511.002 miles
  • 822.377 kilometers
  • 444.048 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
  • 510.670 miles
  • 821.844 kilometers
  • 443.760 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 Ziguinchor?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)

On average, flying from Praia to Ziguinchor generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Ziguinchor

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

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 Ziguinchor Airport
City: Ziguinchor
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: ZIG
ICAO Code: GOGG
Coordinates: 12°33′20″N, 16°16′54″W