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How far is Gran Canaria from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alicante (ALC) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 27 minutes.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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969
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Distance from Alicante to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1114.724 miles
  • 1793.975 kilometers
  • 968.669 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
  • 1114.519 miles
  • 1793.644 kilometers
  • 968.490 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 Alicante to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Alicante to Gran Canaria generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″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 Alicante (ALC) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

Iberia Airlines