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How far is Glasgow from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 4462 miles / 7181 kilometers / 3877 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Glasgow Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Glasgow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4461.948 miles
  • 7180.809 kilometers
  • 3877.326 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
  • 4448.169 miles
  • 7158.634 kilometers
  • 3865.353 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 Seattle to Glasgow?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Glasgow Airport is 8 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Glasgow generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 134 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Glasgow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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