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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 3636 miles / 5851 kilometers / 3160 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3635.911 miles
  • 5851.432 kilometers
  • 3159.520 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
  • 3631.417 miles
  • 5844.199 kilometers
  • 3155.615 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E