How far is Glasgow from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 5136 miles / 8265 kilometers / 4463 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Glasgow. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5135.787 miles
- 8265.247 kilometers
- 4462.877 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- 5123.456 miles
- 8245.403 kilometers
- 4452.161 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 Los Angeles to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 10 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Glasgow generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |