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How far is Phalaborwa from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 5880 miles / 9462 kilometers / 5109 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5879.599 miles
  • 9462.297 kilometers
  • 5109.232 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
  • 5896.807 miles
  • 9489.990 kilometers
  • 5124.185 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Phalaborwa generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E