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Distance from Glasgow to Bangkok

Straight line

9,649 km
5,995 mi · 5,210 NM

By road

13,188 km
8,194 mi

Travel time

155 h 47 min
flight ≈ 12 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Bangkok?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 9,649 km in a straight line, that is 5,995 miles or 5,210 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Bangkok is 13,188 km (8,194 miles), about 155 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Thailand. The halfway point is at 47.0949°, 67.2745°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Glasgow from Bangkok?

By road it is 13,188 km (8,194 miles) from Glasgow to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 9,649 km (5,995 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Bangkok?

About 155 h 47 min on the fastest route (13,188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Glasgow?

Bangkok is to the east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 34 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.