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How far is Washington D.C. from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) is 2754 miles / 4432 kilometers / 2393 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2754.011 miles
  • 4432.151 kilometers
  • 2393.170 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
  • 2747.411 miles
  • 4421.529 kilometers
  • 2387.435 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Washington D.C. generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W