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How far is Horta from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Horta Airport

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1986
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3196
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1726
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Distance from Frankfurt to Horta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.911 miles
  • 3196.013 kilometers
  • 1725.709 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
  • 1981.568 miles
  • 3189.025 kilometers
  • 1721.936 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 Frankfurt to Horta?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Horta Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Horta generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Horta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Horta Airport (HOR).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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