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How far is Lydd from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 1590 miles / 2559 kilometers / 1382 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1590.234 miles
  • 2559.234 kilometers
  • 1381.876 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
  • 1587.673 miles
  • 2555.112 kilometers
  • 1379.650 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Lydd Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Lydd generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E