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How far is Polokwane from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4649 miles / 7482 kilometers / 4040 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4649.034 miles
  • 7481.896 kilometers
  • 4039.900 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
  • 4659.968 miles
  • 7499.491 kilometers
  • 4049.401 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Polokwane generates about 538 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 538 kilograms equals 1 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E