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How far is Santander from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Santander (Santander Airport) is 2281 miles / 3670 kilometers / 1982 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Santander Airport

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Distance from Praia to Santander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2280.527 miles
  • 3670.153 kilometers
  • 1981.724 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
  • 2284.638 miles
  • 3676.769 kilometers
  • 1985.296 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 Santander?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Santander Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Santander Airport (SDR)

On average, flying from Praia to Santander generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Santander

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

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 Santander Airport
City: Santander
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SDR
ICAO Code: LEXJ
Coordinates: 43°25′37″N, 3°49′12″W