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How far is Glasgow from Copenhagen?

The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers / 578 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Copenhagen (CPH) to Glasgow (GLA) is 1180 miles / 1899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 4 minutes.

Copenhagen Airport – Glasgow Airport

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665
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1071
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Distance from Copenhagen to Glasgow

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Copenhagen to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 665.420 miles
  • 1070.890 kilometers
  • 578.234 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
  • 663.156 miles
  • 1067.246 kilometers
  • 576.267 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 Copenhagen to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Copenhagen to Glasgow generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Copenhagen to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Copenhagen Airport
City: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark Flag of Denmark
IATA Code: CPH
ICAO Code: EKCH
Coordinates: 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E
Destination Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W