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How far is Glasgow from Ålesund?

The distance between Ålesund (Ålesund Airport, Vigra) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 594 miles / 956 kilometers / 516 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ålesund (AES) to Glasgow (GLA) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 0 minutes.

Ålesund Airport, Vigra – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Ålesund to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 594.080 miles
  • 956.079 kilometers
  • 516.241 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
  • 592.587 miles
  • 953.676 kilometers
  • 514.944 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 Ålesund to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Ålesund Airport, Vigra to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Ålesund to Glasgow generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ålesund to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Ålesund Airport, Vigra
City: Ålesund
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: AES
ICAO Code: ENAL
Coordinates: 62°33′45″N, 6°7′10″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