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How far is Gran Canaria from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 903 miles / 1452 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Gran Canaria Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 902.507 miles
  • 1452.444 kilometers
  • 784.257 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
  • 903.013 miles
  • 1453.258 kilometers
  • 784.696 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 Ponta Delgada to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Gran Canaria generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W
Destination 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