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How far is Gran Canaria from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1241 miles / 1998 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Gran Canaria

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Gran Canaria. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.392 miles
  • 1997.827 kilometers
  • 1078.740 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
  • 1240.229 miles
  • 1995.955 kilometers
  • 1077.730 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 Algiers to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Algiers to Gran Canaria generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Algiers to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W