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How far is London from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers / 1564 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to London (LHR) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 2 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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1800
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Distance from Gran Canaria to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1800.231 miles
  • 2897.191 kilometers
  • 1564.358 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
  • 1801.564 miles
  • 2899.336 kilometers
  • 1565.516 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 Gran Canaria to London?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gran Canaria and London?

There is no time difference between Gran Canaria and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to London generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W