How far is Houston, TX, from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 4573 miles / 7359 kilometers / 3974 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4572.766 miles
- 7359.154 kilometers
- 3973.625 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- 4563.385 miles
- 7344.056 kilometers
- 3965.473 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Houston?
The time difference between Glasgow and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Houston generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
Origin | Glasgow Airport |
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City: | Glasgow |
Country: | United Kingdom |
IATA Code: | GLA |
ICAO Code: | EGPF |
Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
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City: | Houston, TX |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAH |
ICAO Code: | KIAH |
Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |