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How far is Aberdeen, SD, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 3865 miles / 6220 kilometers / 3358 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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3865
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6220
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3358
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Distance from Glasgow to Aberdeen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3864.879 miles
  • 6219.920 kilometers
  • 3358.488 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
  • 3853.304 miles
  • 6201.292 kilometers
  • 3348.430 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 Glasgow to Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Aberdeen generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Aberdeen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W