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How far is Lugano from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 1642 miles / 2643 kilometers / 1427 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Funchal to Lugano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Funchal to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1642.114 miles
  • 2642.726 kilometers
  • 1426.958 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
  • 1640.141 miles
  • 2639.552 kilometers
  • 1425.244 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 Funchal to Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to Lugano Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Funchal to Lugano generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E