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How far is Catania from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) is 1562 miles / 2513 kilometers / 1357 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Catania (CTA) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 27 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Catania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1561.723 miles
  • 2513.350 kilometers
  • 1357.101 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
  • 1560.511 miles
  • 2511.399 kilometers
  • 1356.047 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 Catania?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Catania generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Catania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E