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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. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 2774 miles / 4464 kilometers / 2411 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 2774.099 miles
  • 4464.480 kilometers
  • 2410.626 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
  • 2767.446 miles
  • 4453.772 kilometers
  • 2404.844 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 Washington Dulles International Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Washington D.C. generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 678 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W