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How far is Gran Canaria from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers / 1621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 2168 miles / 3489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 43 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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1865
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3002
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1621
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Distance from Zurich to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1865.175 miles
  • 3001.708 kilometers
  • 1620.793 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
  • 1864.847 miles
  • 3001.180 kilometers
  • 1620.508 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 Zurich to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Zurich to Gran Canaria generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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

Airlines flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

Helvetic Airways
Swiss International Air Lines