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How far is São Jorge Island from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and São Jorge Island (São Jorge Airport) is 149 miles / 240 kilometers / 130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to São Jorge Island (SJZ) is 188 miles / 302 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 4 minutes.

João Paulo II Airport – São Jorge Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to São Jorge Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 149.163 miles
  • 240.054 kilometers
  • 129.619 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
  • 148.918 miles
  • 239.661 kilometers
  • 129.407 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 São Jorge Island?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to São Jorge Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and São Jorge Island?

There is no time difference between Ponta Delgada and São Jorge Island.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to São Jorge Island generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ponta Delgada to São Jorge Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and São Jorge Airport (SJZ).

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 São Jorge Airport
City: São Jorge Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SJZ
ICAO Code: LPSJ
Coordinates: 38°39′55″N, 28°10′32″W

Airlines flying from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to São Jorge Island (SJZ)

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