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How far is Vila Real from Santa Maria Island?

The distance between Santa Maria Island (Santa Maria Airport) and Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

Santa Maria Airport – Vila Real Airport

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982
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1580
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853
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Distance from Santa Maria Island to Vila Real

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Santa Maria Island to Vila Real. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.513 miles
  • 1579.592 kilometers
  • 852.912 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
  • 979.473 miles
  • 1576.310 kilometers
  • 851.139 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 Santa Maria Island to Vila Real?

The estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport to Vila Real Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and Vila Real Airport (VRL)

On average, flying from Santa Maria Island to Vila Real generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Santa Maria Island to Vila Real

See the map of the shortest flight path between Santa Maria Airport (SMA) and Vila Real Airport (VRL).

Airport information

Origin Santa Maria Airport
City: Santa Maria Island
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: SMA
ICAO Code: LPAZ
Coordinates: 36°58′17″N, 25°10′14″W
Destination Vila Real Airport
City: Vila Real
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: VRL
ICAO Code: LPVR
Coordinates: 41°16′27″N, 7°43′13″W