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How far is Lajes from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

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

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Lajes Field

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Lajes

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Lauderdale to Lajes. 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 Fort Lauderdale to Lajes?

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

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

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Lajes 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 Fort Lauderdale to Lajes

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W