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How far is Gran Canaria from Lajes?

The distance between Lajes (Lajes Field) and Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) is 1006 miles / 1619 kilometers / 874 nautical miles.

Lajes Field – Gran Canaria Airport

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874
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Distance from Lajes to Gran Canaria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1005.854 miles
  • 1618.764 kilometers
  • 874.063 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
  • 1006.309 miles
  • 1619.497 kilometers
  • 874.458 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 Lajes to Gran Canaria?

The estimated flight time from Lajes Field to Gran Canaria Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lajes Field (TER) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)

On average, flying from Lajes to Gran Canaria generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lajes to Gran Canaria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lajes Field (TER) and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).

Airport information

Origin Lajes Field
City: Lajes
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: TER
ICAO Code: LPLA
Coordinates: 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″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