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How far is Horta from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 782 miles / 1259 kilometers / 680 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – Horta Airport

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782
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680
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Distance from Funchal to Horta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Funchal to Horta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 782.022 miles
  • 1258.543 kilometers
  • 679.559 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
  • 781.178 miles
  • 1257.185 kilometers
  • 678.825 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 Funchal to Horta?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to Horta Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from Funchal to Horta generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Horta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Horta Airport (HOR).

Airport information

Origin Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W
Destination Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W