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How far is Ponta Delgada from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 612 miles / 986 kilometers / 532 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from Funchal to Ponta Delgada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 612.480 miles
  • 985.691 kilometers
  • 532.231 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
  • 612.001 miles
  • 984.920 kilometers
  • 531.814 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 Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Funchal to Ponta Delgada generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 252 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Ponta Delgada

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Funchal (FNC) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)

Binter Canarias
SATA International
TAP Air Portugal