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How far is Fort Nelson from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 4272 miles / 6875 kilometers / 3712 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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3712
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4271.686 miles
  • 6874.612 kilometers
  • 3711.993 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
  • 4260.715 miles
  • 6856.956 kilometers
  • 3702.460 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Fort Nelson generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W