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How far is Birmingham, AL, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) is 3387 miles / 5450 kilometers / 2943 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Birmingham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3386.560 miles
  • 5450.140 kilometers
  • 2942.840 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
  • 3379.057 miles
  • 5438.065 kilometers
  • 2936.320 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 Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Birmingham generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).

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 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W