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How far is Vancouver from Alicante?

The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 5466 miles / 8797 kilometers / 4750 nautical miles.

Alicante–Elche Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Alicante to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5466.125 miles
  • 8796.875 kilometers
  • 4749.932 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
  • 5452.086 miles
  • 8774.282 kilometers
  • 4737.733 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 Alicante to Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Alicante to Vancouver generates about 645 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 645 kilograms equals 1 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alicante to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Airport information

Origin Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W
Destination 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