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How far is São Tomé from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 2294 miles / 3691 kilometers / 1993 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Praia to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2293.761 miles
  • 3691.451 kilometers
  • 1993.224 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
  • 2293.904 miles
  • 3691.681 kilometers
  • 1993.348 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Praia to São Tomé generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E

Airlines flying from Praia (RAI) to São Tomé (TMS)

TAAG Angola Airlines