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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2644 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.514 miles
  • 4254.324 kilometers
  • 2297.151 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
  • 2637.127 miles
  • 4244.044 kilometers
  • 2291.600 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Philadelphia generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W