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How far is Ponta Delgada from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 1552 miles / 2497 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from London to Ponta Delgada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1551.628 miles
  • 2497.104 kilometers
  • 1348.328 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
  • 1549.257 miles
  • 2493.287 kilometers
  • 1346.267 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 London to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from London to Ponta Delgada generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Ponta Delgada

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 London (LGW) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)

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