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How far is Dresden from Gran Canaria?

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

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Dresden (DRS) is 2571 miles / 4138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 46 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Dresden

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gran Canaria to Dresden. 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 Gran Canaria to Dresden?

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

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

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Dresden 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 Gran Canaria to Dresden

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E