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How far is Gran Canaria from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 816 miles / 1314 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 1007 miles / 1621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 59 minutes.

Gibraltar International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Gibraltar to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 816.194 miles
  • 1313.538 kilometers
  • 709.254 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
  • 816.412 miles
  • 1313.889 kilometers
  • 709.443 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 Gibraltar to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Gran Canaria generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″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