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How far is Gibraltar from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1129.322 miles
  • 1817.467 kilometers
  • 981.354 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
  • 1126.741 miles
  • 1813.314 kilometers
  • 979.111 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 Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Gibraltar generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Gibraltar

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).

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 Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W