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How far is Praia from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is 3006 miles / 4838 kilometers / 2612 nautical miles.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Nelson Mandela International Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Praia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3005.988 miles
  • 4837.669 kilometers
  • 2612.132 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
  • 3009.082 miles
  • 4842.649 kilometers
  • 2614.821 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 Cologne to Praia?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Nelson Mandela International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI)

On average, flying from Cologne to Praia generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to Praia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E
Destination 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