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How far is Charleston, SC, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 3046 miles / 4902 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Charleston International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3045.750 miles
  • 4901.659 kilometers
  • 2646.684 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
  • 3039.117 miles
  • 4890.985 kilometers
  • 2640.921 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Charleston International Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Charleston generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W