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How far is Rost from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Rost (RET) is 3884 miles / 6250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 25 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.687 miles
  • 4772.811 kilometers
  • 2577.112 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
  • 2964.769 miles
  • 4771.334 kilometers
  • 2576.314 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Røst Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Rost generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 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 Rost

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

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E