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How far is Hengchun from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 7778 miles / 12518 kilometers / 6759 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Hengchun Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7778.163 miles
  • 12517.740 kilometers
  • 6759.039 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
  • 7765.874 miles
  • 12497.963 kilometers
  • 6748.360 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Hengchun Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Hengchun generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Hengchun

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Hengchun Airport (HCN).

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 Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E