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How far is Glasgow from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers / 3164 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3641.049 miles
  • 5859.700 kilometers
  • 3163.985 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
  • 3632.564 miles
  • 5846.045 kilometers
  • 3156.612 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 Raleigh to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Glasgow generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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