How far is Glasgow from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3426 miles / 5514 kilometers / 2977 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3426.418 miles
- 5514.285 kilometers
- 2977.476 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- 3417.749 miles
- 5500.334 kilometers
- 2969.943 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 Washington D.C. to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Glasgow Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Glasgow generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 850 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |