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How far is Margate from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 6314 miles / 10161 kilometers / 5487 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Margate

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6314.003 miles
  • 10161.403 kilometers
  • 5486.719 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
  • 6333.113 miles
  • 10192.158 kilometers
  • 5503.325 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 Margate?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Margate Airport is 12 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Margate generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Margate

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Margate Airport (MGH).

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 Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E