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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers / 3164 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3641.049 miles
  • 5859.700 kilometers
  • 3163.985 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
  • 3632.564 miles
  • 5846.045 kilometers
  • 3156.612 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Raleigh generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W