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How far is Lugano from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 5265 miles / 8474 kilometers / 4576 nautical miles.

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre – Lugano Airport

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8474
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Distance from Vancouver to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5265.455 miles
  • 8473.929 kilometers
  • 4575.555 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
  • 5250.350 miles
  • 8449.619 kilometers
  • 4562.430 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre to Lugano Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Lugano generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E