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How far is Bissau from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira International Airport) is 1789 miles / 2879 kilometers / 1555 nautical miles.

Gibraltar International Airport – Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

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Distance from Gibraltar to Bissau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1789.213 miles
  • 2879.459 kilometers
  • 1554.784 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
  • 1794.809 miles
  • 2888.465 kilometers
  • 1559.646 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 Bissau?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Bissau generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gibraltar to Bissau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB).

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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
City: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau Flag of Guinea-Bissau
IATA Code: OXB
ICAO Code: GGOV
Coordinates: 11°53′41″N, 15°39′13″W