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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 3183 miles / 5122 kilometers / 2766 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3182.866 miles
  • 5122.326 kilometers
  • 2765.835 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
  • 3175.531 miles
  • 5110.522 kilometers
  • 2759.461 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Knoxville generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W