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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Lajes?

The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 3176 miles / 5111 kilometers / 2760 nautical miles.

Lajes Field – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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3176
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5111
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2760
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Distance from Lajes to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3175.898 miles
  • 5111.112 kilometers
  • 2759.780 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
  • 3170.465 miles
  • 5102.369 kilometers
  • 2755.059 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Lajes to Fort Lauderdale generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 783 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lajes to Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W