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How far is Ponta Delgada from Reykjavik?

The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 1831 miles / 2946 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

Reykjavík Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from Reykjavik to Ponta Delgada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1830.713 miles
  • 2946.247 kilometers
  • 1590.846 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
  • 1829.887 miles
  • 2944.918 kilometers
  • 1590.128 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 Reykjavik to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Reykjavik to Ponta Delgada generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Reykjavik to Ponta Delgada

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

Airport information

Origin Reykjavík Airport
City: Reykjavik
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: RKV
ICAO Code: BIRK
Coordinates: 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W
Destination 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