How far is Glasgow from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3902 miles / 6280 kilometers / 3391 nautical miles.
Des Moines International Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3902.355 miles
- 6280.232 kilometers
- 3391.054 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- 3891.510 miles
- 6262.778 kilometers
- 3381.630 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 Des Moines to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Glasgow generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Des Moines to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |