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How far is Ponta Delgada from Horta?

The distance between Horta (Horta Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 173 miles / 278 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Horta (HOR) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) is 219 miles / 353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 15 minutes.

Horta Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from Horta to Ponta Delgada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 172.959 miles
  • 278.351 kilometers
  • 150.297 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
  • 172.615 miles
  • 277.796 kilometers
  • 149.998 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 Horta to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Horta Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Horta and Ponta Delgada?

There is no time difference between Horta and Ponta Delgada.

Flight carbon footprint between Horta Airport (HOR) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Horta to Ponta Delgada generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Horta to Ponta Delgada

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

Airport information

Origin Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″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 Horta (HOR) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)

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