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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 3806 miles / 6126 kilometers / 3308 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3806.408 miles
  • 6125.820 kilometers
  • 3307.678 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
  • 3795.622 miles
  • 6108.461 kilometers
  • 3298.305 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Waterloo generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Waterloo

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

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W