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How far is Petrolina from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers / 1878 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Petrolina Airport

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Distance from Sal to Petrolina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2161.360 miles
  • 3478.372 kilometers
  • 1878.170 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
  • 2168.613 miles
  • 3490.045 kilometers
  • 1884.473 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 Petrolina?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Petrolina Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Petrolina Airport (PNZ)

On average, flying from Sal to Petrolina generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Petrolina

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

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 Petrolina Airport
City: Petrolina
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PNZ
ICAO Code: SBPL
Coordinates: 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W