How far is Orchid Island from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7803 miles / 12558 kilometers / 6781 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7803.178 miles
- 12557.997 kilometers
- 6780.776 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- 7790.892 miles
- 12538.226 kilometers
- 6770.100 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Orchid Island generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
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 | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |