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How far is Cockburn Town from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Cockburn Town (JAGS McCartney International Airport) is 2923 miles / 4704 kilometers / 2540 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – JAGS McCartney International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Cockburn Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2922.838 miles
  • 4703.852 kilometers
  • 2539.877 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
  • 2919.374 miles
  • 4698.277 kilometers
  • 2536.867 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 Cockburn Town?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to JAGS McCartney International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Cockburn Town generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Cockburn Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT).

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 JAGS McCartney International Airport
City: Cockburn Town
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: GDT
ICAO Code: MBGT
Coordinates: 21°26′40″N, 71°8′32″W