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How far is Smara from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 1115 miles / 1795 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Smara Airport

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1115
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1795
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969
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1115.108 miles
  • 1794.593 kilometers
  • 969.003 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
  • 1115.281 miles
  • 1794.871 kilometers
  • 969.153 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Smara generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Smara

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Smara Airport (SMW).

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 Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W