How far is Houston, TX, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 3956 miles / 6367 kilometers / 3438 nautical miles.

Distance from Ponta Delgada to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3956.311 miles
• 6367.066 kilometers
• 3437.940 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

• 3948.230 miles
• 6354.060 kilometers
• 3430.918 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 7 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Houston?

The time difference between Ponta Delgada and Houston is 5 hours. Houston is 5 hours behind Ponta Delgada.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Houston generates about 451 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 451 kilograms equals 994 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

Airport information

Origin	João Paulo II Airport
City:	Ponta Delgada
Country:	Portugal
IATA Code:	PDL
ICAO Code:	LPPD
Coordinates:	37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W

Destination	Houston William P. Hobby Airport
City:	Houston, TX
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	HOU
ICAO Code:	KHOU
Coordinates:	29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W