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How far is Bilbao from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Bilbao (BIO) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 35 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Bilbao Airport

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871
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1402
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757
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Distance from Glasgow to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 871.390 miles
  • 1402.367 kilometers
  • 757.218 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
  • 871.177 miles
  • 1402.024 kilometers
  • 757.032 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 Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Bilbao Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Bilbao generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

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 Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W