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How far is Columbia, SC, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3077 miles / 4952 kilometers / 2674 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3076.858 miles
  • 4951.722 kilometers
  • 2673.716 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
  • 3070.002 miles
  • 4940.690 kilometers
  • 2667.759 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Columbia generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W