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How far is Gran Canaria from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1787 miles / 2877 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 2241 miles / 3607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 34 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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1787
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2877
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1553
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Distance from London to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1787.445 miles
  • 2876.614 kilometers
  • 1553.247 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
  • 1788.735 miles
  • 2878.691 kilometers
  • 1554.369 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 London to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Gran Canaria?

There is no time difference between London and Gran Canaria.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from London to Gran Canaria generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

easyJet
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Transavia France