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How far is Dakhla from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 292 miles / 470 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Dakhla Airport

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Distance from Gran Canaria to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 292.042 miles
  • 469.996 kilometers
  • 253.778 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
  • 293.100 miles
  • 471.699 kilometers
  • 254.697 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Dakhla Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Dakhla generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Dakhla

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

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 Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W