How far is Glasgow from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 2491 miles / 4008 kilometers / 2164 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2490.742 miles
- 4008.461 kilometers
- 2164.396 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- 2488.693 miles
- 4005.164 kilometers
- 2162.615 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 Cairo to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Glasgow?
The time difference between Cairo and Glasgow is 2 hours. Glasgow is 2 hours behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Cairo to Glasgow generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |