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How far is Sydney from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 1846 miles / 2971 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.009 miles
  • 2970.864 kilometers
  • 1604.138 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
  • 1841.876 miles
  • 2964.212 kilometers
  • 1600.546 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Sydney generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).

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 Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W