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Distance from Glasgow to London

Straight line

556 km
346 mi · 300 NM

By road

649 km
403 mi

Travel time

7 h 36 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from London?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 556 km in a straight line, that is 346 miles or 300 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to London is 649 km (403 miles), about 7 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, London lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7046°, -2.0847°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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 London?

By road it is 649 km (403 miles) from Glasgow to London; in a straight line it is 556 km (346 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to London?

About 7 h 36 min on the fastest route (649 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Glasgow?

London is to the south-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to London?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 12 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.