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How far is Vila Real from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) is 2045 miles / 3291 kilometers / 1777 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Vila Real Airport

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1777
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Distance from Praia to Vila Real

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2045.089 miles
  • 3291.252 kilometers
  • 1777.134 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
  • 2049.543 miles
  • 3298.419 kilometers
  • 1781.004 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 Vila Real?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Vila Real Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Vila Real Airport (VRL)

On average, flying from Praia to Vila Real generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Vila Real

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Vila Real Airport (VRL).

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 Vila Real Airport
City: Vila Real
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: VRL
ICAO Code: LPVR
Coordinates: 41°16′27″N, 7°43′13″W