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How far is Gran Canaria from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 2670 miles / 4298 kilometers / 2321 nautical miles.

Fortaleza Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2670.452 miles
  • 4297.676 kilometers
  • 2320.560 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
  • 2678.070 miles
  • 4309.936 kilometers
  • 2327.179 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 Fortaleza to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 5 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to Gran Canaria generates about 295 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 295 kilograms equals 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fortaleza to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W
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