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How far is Mobile, AL, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 4270 miles / 6872 kilometers / 3710 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Mobile Regional Airport

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4270
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6872
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3710
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Distance from Glasgow to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4269.771 miles
  • 6871.531 kilometers
  • 3710.330 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
  • 4261.057 miles
  • 6857.507 kilometers
  • 3702.758 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 Mobile?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Mobile generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Mobile

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W