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How far is Santiago de Compostela from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Santiago de Compostela Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Santiago de Compostela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.356 miles
  • 1572.901 kilometers
  • 849.299 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
  • 975.402 miles
  • 1569.758 kilometers
  • 847.601 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 Santiago de Compostela?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Santiago de Compostela generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Santiago de Compostela

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).

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 Santiago de Compostela Airport
City: Santiago de Compostela
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: SCQ
ICAO Code: LEST
Coordinates: 42°53′46″N, 8°24′54″W