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How far is São Jorge Island from Horta?

The distance between Horta (Horta Airport) and São Jorge Island (São Jorge Airport) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Horta (HOR) to São Jorge Island (SJZ) is 41 miles / 66 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 33 minutes.

Horta Airport – São Jorge Airport

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Distance from Horta to São Jorge Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Horta to São Jorge Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 30.915 miles
  • 49.752 kilometers
  • 26.864 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
  • 30.853 miles
  • 49.654 kilometers
  • 26.811 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 Horta to São Jorge Island?

The estimated flight time from Horta Airport to São Jorge Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Horta and São Jorge Island?

There is no time difference between Horta and São Jorge Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Horta Airport (HOR) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ)

On average, flying from Horta to São Jorge Island generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Horta to São Jorge Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Horta Airport (HOR) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ).

Airport information

Origin Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W
Destination São Jorge Airport
City: São Jorge Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SJZ
ICAO Code: LPSJ
Coordinates: 38°39′55″N, 28°10′32″W