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How far is Glasgow from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers / 512 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Glasgow (GLA) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 55 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 589.608 miles
  • 948.882 kilometers
  • 512.355 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
  • 588.166 miles
  • 946.562 kilometers
  • 511.103 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 Cologne to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Cologne to Glasgow generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″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