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How far is Vancouver from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre) is 4376 miles / 7042 kilometers / 3803 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre

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4376
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7042
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3803
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Distance from Glasgow to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4375.874 miles
  • 7042.286 kilometers
  • 3802.530 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
  • 4362.033 miles
  • 7020.012 kilometers
  • 3790.503 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Vancouver generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH).

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 Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: CXH
ICAO Code: CYHC
Coordinates: 49°17′39″N, 123°6′39″W