Distances
The Azores archipelago is made up of three groups of islands: Flores and Corvo in the western group; Graciosa, Terceira, Sao Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the central group; and Sao Miguel and Santa Maria in the eastern group. We recommend air travel to get from island to island, however there is a ferry service running between the islands of the central and western groups.
Approximate Distances Between Major Cities of Each Group
- Santa Cruz Das Flores (W) to Velas (C) – 165 miles / 266 kilometers
- Velas (C) to Ponta Delgada (E) – 152 miles / 245 kilometers
- Ponta Delgada (E) to Santa Cruz Das Flores (W) – 317 miles / 511 kilometers
Average Flight Times Between Major Cities of Each Group
- Santa Cruz Das Flores (W) to Velas (C) – 47 minutes
- Velas (C) to Ponta Delgada (E) – 45 minutes
- Ponta Delgada (E) to Santa Cruz Das Flores (W) – 1 hour and 9 minutes