How far is Aberdeen from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Airport) is 126 miles / 202 kilometers / 109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Aberdeen (ABZ) is 157 miles / 252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 59 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Aberdeen Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Aberdeen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Aberdeen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 125.569 miles
- 202.084 kilometers
- 109.117 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- 125.274 miles
- 201.609 kilometers
- 108.860 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 Aberdeen?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Aberdeen Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Aberdeen?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Aberdeen generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 96 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 Aberdeen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Aberdeen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aberdeen |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ABZ |
| ICAO Code: | EGPD |
| Coordinates: | 57°12′6″N, 2°11′52″W |