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How far is Glasgow from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 345 miles / 556 kilometers / 300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA) is 407 miles / 655 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 24 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from London to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 345.186 miles
  • 555.522 kilometers
  • 299.958 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
  • 344.683 miles
  • 554.714 kilometers
  • 299.522 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 London to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Glasgow?

There is no time difference between London and Glasgow.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from London to Glasgow generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Glasgow (GLA)

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