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How far is Gibraltar from Newquay?

The distance between Newquay (Cornwall Airport Newquay) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 987 miles / 1588 kilometers / 857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newquay (NQY) to Gibraltar (GIB) is 1481 miles / 2384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 12 minutes.

Cornwall Airport Newquay – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Newquay to Gibraltar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newquay to Gibraltar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 986.608 miles
  • 1587.792 kilometers
  • 857.339 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
  • 987.461 miles
  • 1589.165 kilometers
  • 858.080 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 Newquay to Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Gibraltar International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Newquay to Gibraltar generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newquay to Gibraltar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).

Airport information

Origin Cornwall Airport Newquay
City: Newquay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NQY
ICAO Code: EGHQ
Coordinates: 50°26′26″N, 4°59′43″W
Destination Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W