How far is Foula from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 307 miles / 494 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Foula (FOA) is 482 miles / 775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 22 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Foula Airfield
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Distance from Glasgow to Foula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Foula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.792 miles
- 493.733 kilometers
- 266.595 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- 306.243 miles
- 492.850 kilometers
- 266.118 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 Foula?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Foula?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Foula Airfield (FOA)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Foula generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Foula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Foula Airfield (FOA).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |