How far is Praia from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is 2896 miles / 4660 kilometers / 2516 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Nelson Mandela International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Praia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Praia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2895.826 miles
- 4660.380 kilometers
- 2516.404 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- 2898.323 miles
- 4664.399 kilometers
- 2518.574 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 Zurich to Praia?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Praia?
The time difference between Zurich and Praia is 2 hours. Praia is 2 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)
On average, flying from Zurich to Praia generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 709 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Praia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Nelson Mandela International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praia |
| Country: | Cape Verde  |
| IATA Code: | RAI |
| ICAO Code: | GVNP |
| Coordinates: | 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W |