How far is Richmond, VA, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2794 miles / 4497 kilometers / 2428 nautical miles.

Distance from Ponta Delgada to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2794.294 miles
• 4496.981 kilometers
• 2428.176 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

• 2787.696 miles
• 4486.362 kilometers
• 2422.442 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Richmond?

The time difference between Ponta Delgada and Richmond is 4 hours. Richmond is 4 hours behind Ponta Delgada.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Richmond generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	João Paulo II Airport
City:	Ponta Delgada
Country:	Portugal
IATA Code:	PDL
ICAO Code:	LPPD
Coordinates:	37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W