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How far is Rost from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Rost (RET) is 2365 miles / 3806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 44 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Røst Airport

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966
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1555
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840
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Distance from Glasgow to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.367 miles
  • 1555.216 kilometers
  • 839.750 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
  • 963.816 miles
  • 1551.111 kilometers
  • 837.533 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Røst Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Rost generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Rost

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Røst Airport (RET).

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E