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How far is Gran Canaria from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 53 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.789 miles
  • 3224.786 kilometers
  • 1741.245 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
  • 2005.436 miles
  • 3227.437 kilometers
  • 1742.676 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 Glasgow to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Gran Canaria?

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Gran Canaria.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Gran Canaria generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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 Glasgow (GLA) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

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Transavia France