How far is Fortaleza from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.

Distance from Praia to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1648.825 miles
• 2653.527 kilometers
• 1432.790 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

• 1653.526 miles
• 2661.092 kilometers
• 1436.875 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 Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Praia and Fortaleza?

The time difference between Praia and Fortaleza is 2 hours. Fortaleza is 2 hours behind Praia.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Praia to Fortaleza generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin	Nelson Mandela International Airport
City:	Praia
Country:	Cape Verde
IATA Code:	RAI
ICAO Code:	GVNP
Coordinates:	14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″W

Destination	Fortaleza Airport
City:	Fortaleza
Country:	Brazil
IATA Code:	FOR
ICAO Code:	SBFZ
Coordinates:	3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W

Airlines flying from Praia (RAI) to Fortaleza (FOR)

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