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How far is Gran Canaria from Melilla?

The distance between Melilla (Melilla Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 890 miles / 1432 kilometers / 773 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melilla (MLN) to Gran Canaria (LPA) is 1182 miles / 1903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 55 minutes.

Melilla Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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890
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1432
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773
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Distance from Melilla to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 889.586 miles
  • 1431.650 kilometers
  • 773.029 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
  • 889.181 miles
  • 1430.998 kilometers
  • 772.677 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 Melilla to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Melilla Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melilla Airport (MLN) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Melilla to Gran Canaria generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Melilla Airport
City: Melilla
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MLN
ICAO Code: GEML
Coordinates: 35°16′47″N, 2°57′22″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