How far is Decatur, IL, from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 3818 miles / 6144 kilometers / 3317 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3817.653 miles
- 6143.917 kilometers
- 3317.450 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- 3807.490 miles
- 6127.561 kilometers
- 3308.618 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Decatur Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Decatur?
The time difference between Glasgow and Decatur is 6 hours. Decatur is 6 hours behind Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Decatur generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 956 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |