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How far is Columbus, OH, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 3601 miles / 5795 kilometers / 3129 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Columbus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3600.717 miles
  • 5794.793 kilometers
  • 3128.938 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
  • 3591.238 miles
  • 5779.537 kilometers
  • 3120.700 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Columbus generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 897 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W
Destination Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W