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How far is Shannon from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Shannon (SNN) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 3 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Shannon Airport

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285
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Distance from Glasgow to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 284.673 miles
  • 458.136 kilometers
  • 247.374 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
  • 284.113 miles
  • 457.236 kilometers
  • 246.888 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Shannon?

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Shannon.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Shannon generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Shannon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Shannon Airport (SNN).

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W