How far is Istanbul from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1816 miles / 2922 kilometers / 1578 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2252 miles / 3625 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 18 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1815.667 miles
- 2922.033 kilometers
- 1577.772 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- 1811.999 miles
- 2916.129 kilometers
- 1574.584 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Istanbul?
The time difference between Glasgow and Istanbul is 3 hours. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Istanbul generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
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 | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |