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How far is Fortaleza from Petrolina?

The distance between Petrolina (Petrolina Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 409 miles / 658 kilometers / 355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petrolina (PNZ) to Fortaleza (FOR) is 517 miles / 832 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 36 minutes.

Petrolina Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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Distance from Petrolina to Fortaleza

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Petrolina to Fortaleza. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 408.559 miles
  • 657.512 kilometers
  • 355.028 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
  • 410.478 miles
  • 660.601 kilometers
  • 356.696 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 Petrolina to Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Petrolina Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Petrolina and Fortaleza?

There is no time difference between Petrolina and Fortaleza.

Flight carbon footprint between Petrolina Airport (PNZ) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Petrolina to Fortaleza generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Petrolina to Fortaleza

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petrolina Airport (PNZ) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR).

Airport information

Origin Petrolina Airport
City: Petrolina
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: PNZ
ICAO Code: SBPL
Coordinates: 9°21′44″S, 40°34′8″W
Destination Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W