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How far is Glasgow from Houston, TX?

The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 4573 miles / 7359 kilometers / 3974 nautical miles.

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Houston to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4572.766 miles
  • 7359.154 kilometers
  • 3973.625 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
  • 4563.385 miles
  • 7344.056 kilometers
  • 3965.473 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 Houston to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Glasgow Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Houston to Glasgow generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Houston to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W
Destination 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