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How far is Richmond, VA, from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3504 miles / 5638 kilometers / 3044 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3503.522 miles
  • 5638.373 kilometers
  • 3044.478 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
  • 3494.988 miles
  • 5624.638 kilometers
  • 3037.062 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Richmond International Airport is 7 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Richmond generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 871 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Richmond

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W