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How far is Glasgow from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers / 322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA) is 442 miles / 712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 59 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Glasgow Airport

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370
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Distance from London to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 370.390 miles
  • 596.085 kilometers
  • 321.860 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
  • 369.860 miles
  • 595.232 kilometers
  • 321.400 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 London to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Glasgow Airport is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Glasgow?

There is no time difference between London and Glasgow.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from London to Glasgow generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 175 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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

Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA)

British Airways
easyJet