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How far is Albany, NY, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3118 miles / 5018 kilometers / 2710 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Albany International Airport

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3118
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5018
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2710
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Distance from Glasgow to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3118.160 miles
  • 5018.191 kilometers
  • 2709.607 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
  • 3109.506 miles
  • 5004.265 kilometers
  • 2702.087 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Albany International Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Albany generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Albany International Airport (ALB).

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W