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How far is Hamilton from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) is 3328 miles / 5355 kilometers / 2892 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Hamilton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3327.599 miles
  • 5355.252 kilometers
  • 2891.604 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
  • 3318.180 miles
  • 5340.092 kilometers
  • 2883.419 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 Hamilton?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Hamilton generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Hamilton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHM
ICAO Code: CYHM
Coordinates: 43°10′24″N, 79°56′5″W