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How far is Maceió from João Pessoa?

The distance between João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) and Maceió (Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport) is 172 miles / 278 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from João Pessoa (JPA) to Maceió (MCZ) is 221 miles / 355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 40 minutes.

Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport – Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport

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Distance from João Pessoa to Maceió

There are several ways to calculate the distance from João Pessoa to Maceió. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 172.465 miles
  • 277.556 kilometers
  • 149.868 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
  • 173.270 miles
  • 278.851 kilometers
  • 150.568 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 João Pessoa to Maceió?

The estimated flight time from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport to Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between João Pessoa and Maceió?

There is no time difference between João Pessoa and Maceió.

Flight carbon footprint between Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ)

On average, flying from João Pessoa to Maceió 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 João Pessoa to Maceió

See the map of the shortest flight path between Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) and Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ).

Airport information

Origin Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W
Destination Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
City: Maceió
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: MCZ
ICAO Code: SBMO
Coordinates: 9°30′38″S, 35°47′30″W