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How far is Gibraltar from Sal?

The distance between Sal (Amílcar Cabral International Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Sal to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.618 miles
  • 2765.848 kilometers
  • 1493.438 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
  • 1721.102 miles
  • 2769.845 kilometers
  • 1495.597 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 Sal to Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Sal to Gibraltar generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sal to Gibraltar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).

Airport information

Origin Amílcar Cabral International Airport
City: Sal
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SID
ICAO Code: GVAC
Coordinates: 16°44′29″N, 22°56′57″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