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How far is London from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW) is 443 miles / 713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 0 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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370
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Distance from Glasgow to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 370.390 miles
  • 596.085 kilometers
  • 321.860 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
  • 369.860 miles
  • 595.232 kilometers
  • 321.400 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 Glasgow to London?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and London?

There is no time difference between Glasgow and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Glasgow to London generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LGW)

British Airways
easyJet