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How far is Glasgow from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3676 miles / 5916 kilometers / 3194 nautical miles.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3675.813 miles
  • 5915.648 kilometers
  • 3194.195 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
  • 3665.566 miles
  • 5899.156 kilometers
  • 3185.289 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 Chicago to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 7 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Chicago to Glasgow generates about 416 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 416 kilograms equals 917 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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