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How far is Funchal from Ponta Delgada?

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

João Paulo II Airport – Madeira Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Funchal

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Funchal. 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 Ponta Delgada to Funchal?

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

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

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Funchal 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 Ponta Delgada to Funchal

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W

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

Binter Canarias
SATA International
TAP Air Portugal