How far is Abu Dhabi from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) is 3651 miles / 5876 kilometers / 3173 nautical miles.

Distance from Glasgow to Abu Dhabi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3650.952 miles
• 5875.637 kilometers
• 3172.590 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

• 3646.963 miles
• 5869.218 kilometers
• 3169.124 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 Abu Dhabi?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Abu Dhabi?

The time difference between Glasgow and Abu Dhabi is 3 hours. Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Abu Dhabi generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Abu Dhabi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

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	Abu Dhabi International Airport
City:	Abu Dhabi
Country:	United Arab Emirates
IATA Code:	AUH
ICAO Code:	OMAA
Coordinates:	24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E