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How far is Columbia, SC, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 3829 miles / 6162 kilometers / 3327 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3829.011 miles
  • 6162.196 kilometers
  • 3327.319 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
  • 3820.551 miles
  • 6148.580 kilometers
  • 3319.968 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Columbia generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 959 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W