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How far is Funchal from São Jorge Island?

The distance between São Jorge Island (São Jorge Airport) and Funchal (Madeira Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 661 nautical miles.

São Jorge Airport – Madeira Airport

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761
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661
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Distance from São Jorge Island to Funchal

There are several ways to calculate the distance from São Jorge Island to Funchal. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.017 miles
  • 1224.737 kilometers
  • 661.305 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
  • 760.288 miles
  • 1223.565 kilometers
  • 660.672 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 São Jorge Island to Funchal?

The estimated flight time from São Jorge Airport to Madeira Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Jorge Airport (SJZ) and Madeira Airport (FNC)

On average, flying from São Jorge Island to Funchal generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Jorge Island to Funchal

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Jorge Airport (SJZ) and Madeira Airport (FNC).

Airport information

Origin São Jorge Airport
City: São Jorge Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SJZ
ICAO Code: LPSJ
Coordinates: 38°39′55″N, 28°10′32″W
Destination Madeira Airport
City: Funchal
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: FNC
ICAO Code: LPMA
Coordinates: 32°41′52″N, 16°46′28″W