How far is London from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 3379 miles / 5438 kilometers / 2936 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – London International Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3379.052 miles
- 5438.056 kilometers
- 2936.315 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- 3369.499 miles
- 5422.683 kilometers
- 2928.014 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to London International Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and London?
The time difference between Glasgow and London is 5 hours. London is 5 hours behind Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Glasgow to London generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 838 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and London International Airport (YXU).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |