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How far is Lugano from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 1857 miles / 2989 kilometers / 1614 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1857.303 miles
  • 2989.039 kilometers
  • 1613.952 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
  • 1853.120 miles
  • 2982.308 kilometers
  • 1610.317 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Lugano Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Lugano generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E