How far is Luqa from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Luqa (Malta International Airport) is 1644 miles / 2646 kilometers / 1429 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Luqa (MLA) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 53 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Malta International Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Luqa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Luqa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1644.265 miles
- 2646.188 kilometers
- 1428.827 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- 1643.402 miles
- 2644.799 kilometers
- 1428.077 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 Luqa?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Malta International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Luqa?
The time difference between Glasgow and Luqa is 1 hour. Luqa is 1 hour ahead of Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Malta International Airport (MLA)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Luqa generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Luqa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Malta International Airport (MLA).
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 | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Luqa (MLA)
| Air Malta |