How far is Cherbourg from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Cherbourg (CER) is 545 miles / 877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Cherbourg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.703 miles
- 720.508 kilometers
- 389.043 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- 447.271 miles
- 719.813 kilometers
- 388.668 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 Cherbourg?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Cherbourg?
The time difference between Glasgow and Cherbourg is 1 hour. Cherbourg is 1 hour ahead of Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Cherbourg generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Cherbourg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cherbourg |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CER |
| ICAO Code: | LFRC |
| Coordinates: | 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W |