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How far is Vila Real from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Vila Real Airport

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1592
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860
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Vila Real

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 989.153 miles
  • 1591.887 kilometers
  • 859.550 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
  • 986.949 miles
  • 1588.341 kilometers
  • 857.635 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 Vila Real?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Vila Real Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Vila Real Airport (VRL)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Vila Real generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Vila Real

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Vila Real Airport (VRL).

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 Vila Real Airport
City: Vila Real
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: VRL
ICAO Code: LPVR
Coordinates: 41°16′27″N, 7°43′13″W