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How far is Nelson from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 11404 miles / 18352 kilometers / 9909 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Nelson Airport

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11404
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18352
Kilometers
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9909
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
22 h 5 min
CO2 emission
1 527 kg

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 11403.544 miles
  • 18352.226 kilometers
  • 9909.409 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
  • 11401.230 miles
  • 18348.501 kilometers
  • 9907.398 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Nelson Airport is 22 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Nelson generates about 1 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 527 kilograms equals 3 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E