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How far is Sao Nicolau from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Sao Nicolau (Preguiça Airport) is 4813 miles / 7745 kilometers / 4182 nautical miles.

Maputo International Airport – Preguiça Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Sao Nicolau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maputo to Sao Nicolau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4812.627 miles
  • 7745.173 kilometers
  • 4182.059 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
  • 4817.811 miles
  • 7753.515 kilometers
  • 4186.563 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 Maputo to Sao Nicolau?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Preguiça Airport is 9 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Preguiça Airport (SNE)

On average, flying from Maputo to Sao Nicolau generates about 560 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 560 kilograms equals 1 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Maputo to Sao Nicolau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Preguiça Airport (SNE).

Airport information

Origin Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E
Destination Preguiça Airport
City: Sao Nicolau
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SNE
ICAO Code: GVSN
Coordinates: 16°35′18″N, 24°17′4″W