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How far is Gran Canaria from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 2640 miles / 4249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 1 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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2024
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3257
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1759
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Distance from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.736 miles
  • 3256.888 kilometers
  • 1758.579 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
  • 2025.290 miles
  • 3259.389 kilometers
  • 1759.929 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 Edinburgh to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Gran Canaria?

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Gran Canaria.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

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