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How far is Ponta Delgada from Vila Real?

The distance between Vila Real (Vila Real Airport) and Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) is 989 miles / 1592 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.

Vila Real Airport – João Paulo II Airport

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Distance from Vila Real to Ponta Delgada

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vila Real to Ponta Delgada. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 989.153 miles
  • 1591.887 kilometers
  • 859.550 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
  • 986.949 miles
  • 1588.341 kilometers
  • 857.635 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 Vila Real to Ponta Delgada?

The estimated flight time from Vila Real Airport to João Paulo II Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vila Real Airport (VRL) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL)

On average, flying from Vila Real to Ponta Delgada generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vila Real to Ponta Delgada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vila Real Airport (VRL) and João Paulo II Airport (PDL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W