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How far is Bordeaux from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 2452 miles / 3947 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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Distance from Praia to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2452.259 miles
  • 3946.528 kilometers
  • 2130.955 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
  • 2456.028 miles
  • 3952.594 kilometers
  • 2134.230 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from Praia to Bordeaux generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W