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How far is Bordeaux from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) is 781 miles / 1256 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Bordeaux (BOD) is 1048 miles / 1687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 14 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Bordeaux

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.528 miles
  • 1256.137 kilometers
  • 678.260 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
  • 780.153 miles
  • 1255.535 kilometers
  • 677.935 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 Bordeaux?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Bordeaux generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Bordeaux

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD).

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W