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How far is Meixian from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 7496 miles / 12063 kilometers / 6514 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Meixian Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Meixian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7495.723 miles
  • 12063.197 kilometers
  • 6513.605 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
  • 7482.969 miles
  • 12042.671 kilometers
  • 6502.522 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 Meixian?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Meixian Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Meixian generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Meixian

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

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 Meixian Airport
City: Meixian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MXZ
ICAO Code: ZGMX
Coordinates: 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E