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How far is Longwood from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Longwood (Saint Helena Airport) is 3917 miles / 6304 kilometers / 3404 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Saint Helena Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Longwood

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3916.885 miles
  • 6303.616 kilometers
  • 3403.680 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
  • 3932.278 miles
  • 6328.388 kilometers
  • 3417.056 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 Longwood?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Saint Helena Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Saint Helena Airport (HLE)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Longwood generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 983 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Longwood

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Saint Helena Airport (HLE).

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 Saint Helena Airport
City: Longwood
Country: Saint Helena Flag of Saint Helena
IATA Code: HLE
ICAO Code: FHSH
Coordinates: 15°57′33″S, 5°38′44″W