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How far is Glasgow from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 4383 miles / 7055 kilometers / 3809 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4383.489 miles
  • 7054.541 kilometers
  • 3809.147 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
  • 4369.642 miles
  • 7032.257 kilometers
  • 3797.115 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 Vancouver to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Glasgow generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Glasgow

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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