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How far is Shakawe from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 4043 miles / 6506 kilometers / 3513 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Shakawe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4042.791 miles
  • 6506.241 kilometers
  • 3513.089 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
  • 4053.384 miles
  • 6523.289 kilometers
  • 3522.294 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 Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Shakawe Airport is 8 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Shakawe generates about 462 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 462 kilograms equals 1 018 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Shakawe

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

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 Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E