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Distance from Glasgow to Belfast

Straight line

177 km
110 mi · 95 NM

By road

793 km
493 mi

Travel time

11 h 11 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

SW 218°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Belfast?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 177 km in a straight line, that is 110 miles or 95 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Belfast is 793 km (493 miles), about 11 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 349% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Belfast lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.2338°, -5.1048°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Belfast?

By road it is 793 km (493 miles) from Glasgow to Belfast; in a straight line it is 177 km (110 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Belfast?

About 11 h 11 min on the fastest route (793 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Glasgow?

Belfast is to the south-west of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 218°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Belfast?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.