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How far is Houston, TX, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 3949 miles / 6355 kilometers / 3431 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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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)
  • 3948.674 miles
  • 6354.775 kilometers
  • 3431.304 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
  • 3940.542 miles
  • 6341.688 kilometers
  • 3424.237 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Houston generates about 450 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 450 kilograms equals 992 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W