How far is Lerwick from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Lerwick (LWK) is 459 miles / 738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 37 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Tingwall Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Lerwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Lerwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 321.011 miles
- 516.618 kilometers
- 278.951 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- 320.404 miles
- 515.641 kilometers
- 278.424 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 Lerwick?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Tingwall Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Lerwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Tingwall Airport (LWK)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Lerwick generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Lerwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).
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 | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |