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How far is Shantou from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 7571 miles / 12184 kilometers / 6579 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7570.672 miles
  • 12183.816 kilometers
  • 6578.734 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
  • 7558.101 miles
  • 12163.585 kilometers
  • 6567.810 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 14 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Shantou generates about 936 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 936 kilograms equals 2 064 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E