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How far is Grande Anse from Castries?

The distance between Castries (George F. L. Charles Airport) and Grande Anse (La Désirade Airport) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers / 136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Castries (SLU) to Grande Anse (DSD) is 218 miles / 351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 55 minutes.

George F. L. Charles Airport – La Désirade Airport

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Distance from Castries to Grande Anse

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castries to Grande Anse. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 156.654 miles
  • 252.109 kilometers
  • 136.128 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
  • 157.423 miles
  • 253.348 kilometers
  • 136.797 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 Castries to Grande Anse?

The estimated flight time from George F. L. Charles Airport to La Désirade Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Castries and Grande Anse?

There is no time difference between Castries and Grande Anse.

Flight carbon footprint between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and La Désirade Airport (DSD)

On average, flying from Castries to Grande Anse generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Castries to Grande Anse

See the map of the shortest flight path between George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) and La Désirade Airport (DSD).

Airport information

Origin George F. L. Charles Airport
City: Castries
Country: Saint Lucia Flag of Saint Lucia
IATA Code: SLU
ICAO Code: TLPC
Coordinates: 14°1′12″N, 60°59′34″W
Destination La Désirade Airport
City: Grande Anse
Country: Guadeloupe Flag of Guadeloupe
IATA Code: DSD
ICAO Code: TFFA
Coordinates: 16°17′48″N, 61°5′3″W