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How far is João Pessoa from Maceió?

The distance between Maceió (Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) is 172 miles / 278 kilometers / 150 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maceió (MCZ) to João Pessoa (JPA) is 224 miles / 360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 43 minutes.

Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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Distance from Maceió to João Pessoa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maceió to João Pessoa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 172.465 miles
  • 277.556 kilometers
  • 149.868 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
  • 173.270 miles
  • 278.851 kilometers
  • 150.568 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 Maceió to João Pessoa?

The estimated flight time from Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maceió and João Pessoa?

There is no time difference between Maceió and João Pessoa.

Flight carbon footprint between Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

On average, flying from Maceió to João Pessoa generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maceió to João Pessoa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport (MCZ) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).

Airport information

Origin Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport
City: Maceió
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: MCZ
ICAO Code: SBMO
Coordinates: 9°30′38″S, 35°47′30″W
Destination Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W