Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Horta from São Jorge Island?

The distance between São Jorge Island (São Jorge Airport) and Horta (Horta Airport) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.

The driving distance from São Jorge Island (SJZ) to Horta (HOR) is 41 miles / 66 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 34 minutes.

São Jorge Airport – Horta Airport

Distance arrow
31
Miles
Distance arrow
50
Kilometers
Distance arrow
27
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from São Jorge Island to Horta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 30.915 miles
  • 49.752 kilometers
  • 26.864 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
  • 30.853 miles
  • 49.654 kilometers
  • 26.811 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 Horta?

The estimated flight time from São Jorge Airport to Horta Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between São Jorge Island and Horta?

There is no time difference between São Jorge Island and Horta.

Flight carbon footprint between São Jorge Airport (SJZ) and Horta Airport (HOR)

On average, flying from São Jorge Island to Horta generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from São Jorge Island to Horta

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

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 Horta Airport
City: Horta
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: HOR
ICAO Code: LPHR
Coordinates: 38°31′11″N, 28°42′57″W