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How far is Van from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 2485 miles / 3999 kilometers / 2159 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Van

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2484.668 miles
  • 3998.685 kilometers
  • 2159.117 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
  • 2479.292 miles
  • 3990.034 kilometers
  • 2154.446 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 Van?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Van generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Van

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).

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 Van Ferit Melen Airport
City: Van
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: VAN
ICAO Code: LTCI
Coordinates: 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E