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How far is Phalaborwa from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4727 miles / 7608 kilometers / 4108 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4727.100 miles
  • 7607.530 kilometers
  • 4107.738 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
  • 4737.702 miles
  • 7624.592 kilometers
  • 4116.950 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Phalaborwa generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E