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How far is Glasgow from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3309 miles / 5325 kilometers / 2875 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3308.555 miles
  • 5324.603 kilometers
  • 2875.056 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
  • 3299.991 miles
  • 5310.821 kilometers
  • 2867.614 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 Philadelphia to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Glasgow generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 819 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 Philadelphia (PHL) to Glasgow (GLA)

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