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How far is Vancouver from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 4383 miles / 7055 kilometers / 3809 nautical miles.

Glasgow Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4383.489 miles
  • 7054.541 kilometers
  • 3809.147 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
  • 4369.642 miles
  • 7032.257 kilometers
  • 3797.115 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Vancouver generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 112 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Glasgow to Vancouver

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

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W