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How far is Rochester, MN, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 3431 miles / 5522 kilometers / 2982 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3431.429 miles
  • 5522.350 kilometers
  • 2981.830 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
  • 3422.925 miles
  • 5508.664 kilometers
  • 2974.441 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Rochester International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Rochester generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 852 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W