How far is Gran Canaria from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 4804 miles / 7732 kilometers / 4175 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Gran Canaria Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Gran Canaria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Gran Canaria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4804.156 miles
- 7731.540 kilometers
- 4174.697 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- 4820.302 miles
- 7757.524 kilometers
- 4188.728 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 Cape Town to Gran Canaria?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 9 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Gran Canaria?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Gran Canaria generates about 558 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 558 kilograms equals 1 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Gran Canaria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Gran Canaria Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gran Canaria |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | LPA |
| ICAO Code: | GCLP |
| Coordinates: | 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W |