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How far is Santa Maria Island from Vila Real?

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

Vila Real Airport – Santa Maria Airport

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Distance from Vila Real to Santa Maria Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vila Real to Santa Maria Island. 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 Vila Real to Santa Maria Island?

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

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

On average, flying from Vila Real to Santa Maria Island 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 Vila Real to Santa Maria Island

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

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 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