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How far is Glasgow from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers / 586 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Glasgow (GLA) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport – Glasgow Airport

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674
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1085
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586
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Distance from Frankfurt to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 674.326 miles
  • 1085.223 kilometers
  • 585.974 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
  • 672.729 miles
  • 1082.652 kilometers
  • 584.586 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 Frankfurt to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Glasgow generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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