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How far is Sligo from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 1850 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Sligo (SXL) is 2703 miles / 4350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 20 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Sligo Airport

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1850
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2978
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1608
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1850.446 miles
  • 2978.004 kilometers
  • 1607.993 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
  • 1852.478 miles
  • 2981.275 kilometers
  • 1609.760 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Sligo Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gran Canaria and Sligo?

There is no time difference between Gran Canaria and Sligo.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Sligo generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Sligo

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

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W