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How far is Graciosa Island from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Graciosa Island (Graciosa Airport) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Graciosa Island (GRW) is 173 miles / 279 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 16 minutes.

João Paulo II Airport – Graciosa Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 157.142 miles
  • 252.896 kilometers
  • 136.553 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
  • 156.992 miles
  • 252.655 kilometers
  • 136.423 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 Graciosa Island?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Graciosa Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Graciosa Island?

There is no time difference between Ponta Delgada and Graciosa Island.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Graciosa Airport (GRW)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island

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

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 Graciosa Airport
City: Graciosa Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: GRW
ICAO Code: LPGR
Coordinates: 39°5′31″N, 28°1′47″W