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How far is Lugano from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers / 777 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Lugano (LUG) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 59 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Lugano Airport

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777
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Distance from Glasgow to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 894.050 miles
  • 1438.834 kilometers
  • 776.908 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
  • 892.643 miles
  • 1436.570 kilometers
  • 775.686 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Lugano Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Lugano generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 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 Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E