How far is Gran Canaria from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 3597 miles / 5788 kilometers / 3125 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gran Canaria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Gran Canaria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3596.544 miles
- 5788.077 kilometers
- 3125.311 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- 3589.653 miles
- 5776.986 kilometers
- 3119.323 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 Washington D.C. to Gran Canaria?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Gran Canaria?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gran Canaria generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Gran Canaria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Gran Canaria Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gran Canaria |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | LPA |
| ICAO Code: | GCLP |
| Coordinates: | 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W |