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How far is Pietermaritzburg from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Pietermaritzburg (Pietermaritzburg Airport) is 6236 miles / 10036 kilometers / 5419 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Pietermaritzburg Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Pietermaritzburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6236.261 miles
  • 10036.289 kilometers
  • 5419.163 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
  • 6255.084 miles
  • 10066.582 kilometers
  • 5435.519 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 Pietermaritzburg?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Pietermaritzburg Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Pietermaritzburg generates about 749 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 749 kilograms equals 1 651 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Pietermaritzburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

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 Pietermaritzburg Airport
City: Pietermaritzburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PZB
ICAO Code: FAPM
Coordinates: 29°38′56″S, 30°23′55″E