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How far is Reading, PA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers / 2878 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Reading Regional Airport

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3312
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5330
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2878
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Distance from Glasgow to Reading

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3311.726 miles
  • 5329.706 kilometers
  • 2877.811 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
  • 3303.020 miles
  • 5315.696 kilometers
  • 2870.246 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 Reading?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Reading generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 820 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Reading

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).

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 Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W