How far is Ponta Delgada from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 5696 miles / 9167 kilometers / 4950 nautical miles.

Distance from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5695.945 miles
• 9166.735 kilometers
• 4949.641 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

• 5712.567 miles
• 9193.485 kilometers
• 4964.085 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 Cape Town to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ponta Delgada?

The time difference between Cape Town and Ponta Delgada is 3 hours. Ponta Delgada is 3 hours behind Cape Town.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ponta Delgada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).

Airport information

Origin	Cape Town International Airport
City:	Cape Town
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	CPT
ICAO Code:	FACT
Coordinates:	33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E

Destination	João Paulo II Airport
City:	Ponta Delgada
Country:	Portugal
IATA Code:	PDL
ICAO Code:	LPPD
Coordinates:	37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W