How far is Nelson from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 11417 miles / 18375 kilometers / 9921 nautical miles.
Glasgow Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 11417.394 miles
- 18374.515 kilometers
- 9921.444 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- 11424.333 miles
- 18385.682 kilometers
- 9927.474 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Nelson Airport is 22 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Nelson?
The time difference between Glasgow and Nelson is 13 hours. Nelson is 13 hours ahead of Glasgow.
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Nelson generates about 1 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 529 kilograms equals 3 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Glasgow to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |