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How far is Gran Canaria from Praia?

The distance between Praia (Nelson Mandela International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1034 miles / 1664 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.

Nelson Mandela International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Praia to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1033.780 miles
  • 1663.708 kilometers
  • 898.331 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
  • 1036.643 miles
  • 1668.316 kilometers
  • 900.818 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 Praia to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Praia to Gran Canaria generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Praia to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Nelson Mandela International Airport
City: Praia
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: RAI
ICAO Code: GVNP
Coordinates: 14°56′39″N, 23°29′0″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

Airlines flying from Praia (RAI) to Gran Canaria (LPA)

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