How far is Istanbul from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.
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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)- 1799.060 miles
- 2895.307 kilometers
- 1563.341 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- 1795.367 miles
- 2889.363 kilometers
- 1560.131 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 Airport is 3 hours and 54 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 Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Istanbul generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |