How far is Alta from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 2851 miles / 4589 kilometers / 2478 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2851.236 miles
- 4588.619 kilometers
- 2477.656 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- 2846.199 miles
- 4580.513 kilometers
- 2473.279 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 Alta?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Alta Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Alta?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Alta generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |