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How far is Moscow from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Moscow (SVO) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 55 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Sheremetyevo International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Moscow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.575 miles
  • 2575.876 kilometers
  • 1390.862 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
  • 1595.112 miles
  • 2567.083 kilometers
  • 1386.114 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 Moscow?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Moscow generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Moscow

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

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 Sheremetyevo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SVO
ICAO Code: UUEE
Coordinates: 55°58′21″N, 37°24′52″E