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How far is Alicante from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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1368
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.097 miles
  • 2201.739 kilometers
  • 1188.844 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
  • 1364.837 miles
  • 2196.492 kilometers
  • 1186.011 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 Ponta Delgada to Alicante?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Alicante generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W