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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 3779 miles / 6082 kilometers / 3284 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3779.427 miles
  • 6082.398 kilometers
  • 3284.232 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
  • 3770.215 miles
  • 6067.574 kilometers
  • 3276.228 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 Grand Island?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Grand Island generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Grand Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI).

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W