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How far is Sao Nicolau from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Sao Nicolau (Preguiça Airport) is 2904 miles / 4674 kilometers / 2524 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Preguiça Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Sao Nicolau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2904.137 miles
  • 4673.755 kilometers
  • 2523.626 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
  • 2908.276 miles
  • 4680.417 kilometers
  • 2527.223 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 Sao Nicolau?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Preguiça Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Preguiça Airport (SNE)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Sao Nicolau generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 712 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Sao Nicolau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Preguiça Airport (SNE).

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 Preguiça Airport
City: Sao Nicolau
Country: Cape Verde Flag of Cape Verde
IATA Code: SNE
ICAO Code: GVSN
Coordinates: 16°35′18″N, 24°17′4″W