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How far is Sanya from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 7602 miles / 12234 kilometers / 6606 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Sanya

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7601.742 miles
  • 12233.817 kilometers
  • 6605.733 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
  • 7590.398 miles
  • 12215.562 kilometers
  • 6595.876 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 Sanya?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Sanya generates about 941 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 941 kilograms equals 2 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Sanya

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).

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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E