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How far is Gander from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3004 miles / 4834 kilometers / 2610 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Gander (YQX) is 4796 miles / 7718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 29 minutes.

Vancouver International Airport – Gander International Airport

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3004
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4834
Kilometers
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2610
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 11 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
335 kg

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Distance from Vancouver to Gander

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Gander. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3003.928 miles
  • 4834.353 kilometers
  • 2610.342 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
  • 2994.851 miles
  • 4819.746 kilometers
  • 2602.454 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 Vancouver to Gander?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Gander generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W