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How far is Cancún from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Cancún (Cancún International Airport) is 4741 miles / 7630 kilometers / 4120 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Cancún International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Cancún

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4741.199 miles
  • 7630.220 kilometers
  • 4119.989 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
  • 4735.026 miles
  • 7620.285 kilometers
  • 4114.625 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 Cancún?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Cancún International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Cancún generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Cancún

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cancún International Airport (CUN).

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 Cancún International Airport
City: Cancún
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUN
ICAO Code: MMUN
Coordinates: 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W

Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Cancún (CUN)

Condor Flugdienst
Transavia France