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How far is Ottawa from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 3071 miles / 4942 kilometers / 2669 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Ottawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3070.917 miles
  • 4942.161 kilometers
  • 2668.554 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
  • 3061.877 miles
  • 4927.613 kilometers
  • 2660.698 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 Ottawa?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Ottawa generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Ottawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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 Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W