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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Lajes?

The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 2421 miles / 3896 kilometers / 2104 nautical miles.

Lajes Field – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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2421
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3896
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2104
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Distance from Lajes to Bridgeport

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lajes to Bridgeport. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2421.057 miles
  • 3896.314 kilometers
  • 2103.841 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
  • 2415.059 miles
  • 3886.661 kilometers
  • 2098.629 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 Lajes to Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Lajes to Bridgeport generates about 266 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 266 kilograms equals 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lajes to Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

Airport information

Origin Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W
Destination Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W