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How far is Shakawe from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 3888 miles / 6257 kilometers / 3378 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Sal to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3887.707 miles
  • 6256.657 kilometers
  • 3378.325 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
  • 3892.756 miles
  • 6264.783 kilometers
  • 3382.712 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 Sal to Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Sal to Shakawe generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 975 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Shakawe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Shakawe Airport (SWX).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″W
Destination Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E