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How far is Nantucket, MA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Nantucket (Nantucket Memorial Airport) is 3045 miles / 4900 kilometers / 2646 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Nantucket Memorial Airport

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4900
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2646
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Distance from Glasgow to Nantucket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3045.011 miles
  • 4900.471 kilometers
  • 2646.042 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
  • 3036.950 miles
  • 4887.496 kilometers
  • 2639.037 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 Nantucket?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Nantucket Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Nantucket generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Nantucket

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).

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 Nantucket Memorial Airport
City: Nantucket, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACK
ICAO Code: KACK
Coordinates: 41°15′11″N, 70°3′36″W