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How far is Salt Cay from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Salt Cay (Salt Cay Airport) is 2930 miles / 4716 kilometers / 2546 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Salt Cay Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Salt Cay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2930.135 miles
  • 4715.595 kilometers
  • 2546.218 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
  • 2926.691 miles
  • 4710.053 kilometers
  • 2543.225 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 Salt Cay?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Salt Cay Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Salt Cay Airport (SLX)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Salt Cay generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Salt Cay

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Salt Cay Airport (SLX).

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 Salt Cay Airport
City: Salt Cay
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: SLX
ICAO Code: MBSY
Coordinates: 21°19′58″N, 71°11′59″W