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How far is Cockburn Town from Lajes?

The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Cockburn Town (JAGS McCartney International Airport) is 2861 miles / 4605 kilometers / 2486 nautical miles.

Lajes Field – JAGS McCartney International Airport

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Distance from Lajes to Cockburn Town

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lajes to Cockburn Town. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2861.119 miles
  • 4604.525 kilometers
  • 2486.245 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
  • 2858.010 miles
  • 4599.521 kilometers
  • 2483.543 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 Lajes to Cockburn Town?

The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to JAGS McCartney International Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT)

On average, flying from Lajes to Cockburn Town generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lajes to Cockburn Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT).

Airport information

Origin Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W
Destination JAGS McCartney International Airport
City: Cockburn Town
Country: Turks and Caicos Islands Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands
IATA Code: GDT
ICAO Code: MBGT
Coordinates: 21°26′40″N, 71°8′32″W