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How far is North Ronaldsay from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers / 220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 369 miles / 594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – North Ronaldsay Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to North Ronaldsay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 253.003 miles
  • 407.169 kilometers
  • 219.854 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
  • 252.562 miles
  • 406.460 kilometers
  • 219.471 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 North Ronaldsay?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to North Ronaldsay Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and North Ronaldsay?

There is no time difference between Glasgow and North Ronaldsay.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL)

On average, flying from Glasgow to North Ronaldsay generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 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 North Ronaldsay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL).

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 North Ronaldsay Airport
City: North Ronaldsay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NRL
ICAO Code: EGEN
Coordinates: 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W