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How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 3166 miles / 5096 kilometers / 2752 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport

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3166
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5096
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2752
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Distance from Glasgow to Bridgeport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3166.467 miles
  • 5095.934 kilometers
  • 2751.584 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
  • 3158.032 miles
  • 5082.360 kilometers
  • 2744.255 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 Bridgeport?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Bridgeport generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Bridgeport

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).

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 Sikorsky Memorial Airport
City: Bridgeport, CT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BDR
ICAO Code: KBDR
Coordinates: 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W