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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 3294 miles / 5301 kilometers / 2862 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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5301
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Distance from Glasgow to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3294.012 miles
  • 5301.199 kilometers
  • 2862.418 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
  • 3284.751 miles
  • 5286.295 kilometers
  • 2854.371 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Buffalo generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W