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How far is Galway from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Galway (GWY) is 2696 miles / 4338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 48 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.263 miles
  • 2866.664 kilometers
  • 1547.875 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
  • 1783.367 miles
  • 2870.052 kilometers
  • 1549.704 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 Gran Canaria to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Galway Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gran Canaria and Galway?

There is no time difference between Gran Canaria and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Galway generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W