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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 3719 miles / 5985 kilometers / 3232 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3718.789 miles
  • 5984.811 kilometers
  • 3231.540 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
  • 3707.781 miles
  • 5967.095 kilometers
  • 3221.973 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Minneapolis generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W