How far is Glasgow from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Reykjavík Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers / 720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (RKV) to Glasgow (GLA) is 2704 miles / 4352 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 31 minutes.
Reykjavík Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 828.717 miles
- 1333.691 kilometers
- 720.136 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- 826.381 miles
- 1329.932 kilometers
- 718.106 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 Reykjavik to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Reykjavík Airport to Glasgow Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Glasgow generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reykjavík Airport (RKV) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Reykjavík Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | RKV |
| ICAO Code: | BIRK |
| Coordinates: | 64°7′47″N, 21°56′26″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |