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How far is Umtata from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 6328 miles / 10184 kilometers / 5499 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6328.050 miles
  • 10184.010 kilometers
  • 5498.925 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
  • 6347.511 miles
  • 10215.329 kilometers
  • 5515.837 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Mthatha Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Umtata generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E