How far is Ponta Delgada from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 1853 miles / 2981 kilometers / 1610 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – João Paulo II Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Ponta Delgada
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Ponta Delgada. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1852.571 miles
- 2981.425 kilometers
- 1609.841 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- 1848.559 miles
- 2974.967 kilometers
- 1606.354 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 Zurich to Ponta Delgada?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Ponta Delgada?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)
On average, flying from Zurich to Ponta Delgada generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Ponta Delgada
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W |