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How far is Gibraltar from Tenerife?

The distance between Tenerife (Tenerife South Airport) and Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) is 862 miles / 1388 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tenerife (TFS) to Gibraltar (GIB) is 1095 miles / 1762 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 23 minutes.

Tenerife South Airport – Gibraltar International Airport

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Distance from Tenerife to Gibraltar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 862.169 miles
  • 1387.526 kilometers
  • 749.204 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
  • 862.138 miles
  • 1387.476 kilometers
  • 749.177 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 Tenerife to Gibraltar?

The estimated flight time from Tenerife South Airport to Gibraltar International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)

On average, flying from Tenerife to Gibraltar generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tenerife to Gibraltar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenerife South Airport (TFS) and Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).

Airport information

Origin Tenerife South Airport
City: Tenerife
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: TFS
ICAO Code: GCTS
Coordinates: 28°2′40″N, 16°34′21″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