How far is Sligo from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 199 miles / 320 kilometers / 173 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Sligo (SXL) is 268 miles / 431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 27 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Sligo Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Sligo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Sligo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.602 miles
- 319.619 kilometers
- 172.580 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- 198.068 miles
- 318.759 kilometers
- 172.116 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 Sligo?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Sligo Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Sligo?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sligo Airport (SXL)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Sligo generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Sligo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Sligo Airport (SXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Sligo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sligo |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SXL |
| ICAO Code: | EISG |
| Coordinates: | 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W |