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How far is Gran Canaria from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 5847 miles / 9410 kilometers / 5081 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5847.401 miles
  • 9410.481 kilometers
  • 5081.253 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
  • 5836.179 miles
  • 9392.419 kilometers
  • 5071.501 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 Los Angeles to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Gran Canaria generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 535 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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