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How far is Ponta Delgada from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 10904 miles / 17549 kilometers / 9476 nautical miles.

Cairns Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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10904
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17549
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9476
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Flight time duration
21 h 8 min
CO2 emission
1 446 kg

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Distance from Cairns to Ponta Delgada

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Ponta Delgada. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10904.309 miles
  • 17548.783 kilometers
  • 9475.585 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
  • 10905.117 miles
  • 17550.085 kilometers
  • 9476.288 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 Cairns to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 21 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Cairns to Ponta Delgada generates about 1 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 446 kilograms equals 3 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Ponta Delgada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).

Airport information

Origin Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E
Destination João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W