How far is Detroit, MI, from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3499 miles / 5631 kilometers / 3041 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3499.215 miles
- 5631.441 kilometers
- 3040.735 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- 3489.468 miles
- 5615.754 kilometers
- 3032.264 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Detroit?
The time difference between Glasgow and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Detroit generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |