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How far is Gran Canaria from Dresden?

The distance between Dresden (Dresden Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 2205 miles / 3549 kilometers / 1917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dresden (DRS) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 2593 miles / 4173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 39 minutes.

Dresden Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Dresden to Gran Canaria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dresden to Gran Canaria. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2205.473 miles
  • 3549.365 kilometers
  • 1916.504 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
  • 2204.668 miles
  • 3548.069 kilometers
  • 1915.804 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 Dresden to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Dresden Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Dresden to Gran Canaria generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 531 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dresden to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E
Destination Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W