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How far is Leipzig from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) is 748 miles / 1204 kilometers / 650 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Leipzig (LEJ) is 1043 miles / 1678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 3 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Leipzig/Halle Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Leipzig

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 748.284 miles
  • 1204.247 kilometers
  • 650.241 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
  • 746.122 miles
  • 1200.768 kilometers
  • 648.363 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 Leipzig?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Leipzig generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Leipzig

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).

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 Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″E