Driving from Madrid to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria lies 1,738 km (1,080 mi) south-west of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 2,121 km (1,318 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Madrid | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 3.3 million | 383,516 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 35001–35229 |
Clocks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 26 h 31 min journey lands only 25 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from Madrid?
1,738 km (1,080 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Madrid; by road roughly 2,121 km (1,318 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by car?
About 26 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 1 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/Canary against Europe/Madrid).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.