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How far is London from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 345 miles / 556 kilometers / 300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to London (LHR) is 406 miles / 654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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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)
  • 345.186 miles
  • 555.522 kilometers
  • 299.958 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
  • 344.683 miles
  • 554.714 kilometers
  • 299.522 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 Heathrow Airport is 1 hour and 9 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR)

On average, flying from Glasgow to London generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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 Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W

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

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