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How far is Shenzhen from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 5937 miles / 9555 kilometers / 5159 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5937.084 miles
  • 9554.810 kilometers
  • 5159.185 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
  • 5926.805 miles
  • 9538.267 kilometers
  • 5150.252 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 11 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Shenzhen generates about 708 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 708 kilograms equals 1 561 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E