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How far is Union Island from Funchal?

The distance between Funchal (Madeira Airport) and Union Island (Union Island Airport) is 3138 miles / 5050 kilometers / 2727 nautical miles.

Madeira Airport – Union Island Airport

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Distance from Funchal to Union Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3138.060 miles
  • 5050.218 kilometers
  • 2726.899 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
  • 3136.423 miles
  • 5047.584 kilometers
  • 2725.477 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 Union Island?

The estimated flight time from Madeira Airport to Union Island Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Union Island Airport (UNI)

On average, flying from Funchal to Union Island generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funchal to Union Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madeira Airport (FNC) and Union Island Airport (UNI).

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 Union Island Airport
City: Union Island
Country: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
IATA Code: UNI
ICAO Code: TVSU
Coordinates: 12°36′0″N, 61°24′43″W