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How far is Ponta Delgada from Graciosa Island?

The distance between Graciosa Island (Graciosa Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 157 miles / 253 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Graciosa Island (GRW) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 17 minutes.

Graciosa Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from Graciosa Island to Ponta Delgada

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Graciosa Island to Ponta Delgada. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 157.142 miles
  • 252.896 kilometers
  • 136.553 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
  • 156.992 miles
  • 252.655 kilometers
  • 136.423 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 Graciosa Island to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Graciosa Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Graciosa Island and Ponta Delgada?

There is no time difference between Graciosa Island and Ponta Delgada.

Flight carbon footprint between Graciosa Airport (GRW) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Graciosa Island to Ponta Delgada generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Graciosa Island to Ponta Delgada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graciosa Airport (GRW) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).

Airport information

Origin Graciosa Airport
City: Graciosa Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: GRW
ICAO Code: LPGR
Coordinates: 39°5′31″N, 28°1′47″W
Destination João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W