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How far is Fortaleza from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1767 miles / 2844 kilometers / 1536 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Sal to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1767.088 miles
  • 2843.853 kilometers
  • 1535.558 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
  • 1772.385 miles
  • 2852.378 kilometers
  • 1540.161 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 Sal to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Sal to Fortaleza generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″W
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W