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How far is Gander from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Gander (YQX) is 2656 miles / 4274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 18 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Gander International Airport

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1503
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2419
Kilometers
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1306
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 20 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
180 kg

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Distance from Roanoke to Gander

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Gander. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.098 miles
  • 2419.002 kilometers
  • 1306.157 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
  • 1500.609 miles
  • 2414.997 kilometers
  • 1303.994 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 Roanoke to Gander?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Gander International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Gander generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W
Destination Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W