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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 3763 miles / 6057 kilometers / 3270 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3763.368 miles
  • 6056.554 kilometers
  • 3270.277 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
  • 3755.599 miles
  • 6044.051 kilometers
  • 3263.526 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Lafayette generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Lafayette

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT).

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W