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Distance from Glasgow to Sheffield

Straight line

330 km
205 mi · 178 NM

By road

407 km
253 mi

Travel time

4 h 49 min
flight ≈ 55 min

Direction

SE 146°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Sheffield?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 330 km in a straight line, that is 205 miles or 178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Glasgow to Sheffield is 407 km (253 miles), about 4 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Glasgow, Sheffield lies to the south-east (initial bearing 146°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.6321°, -2.8192°.

A direct flight would take about 55 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 407 km (253 miles) from Glasgow to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 330 km (205 miles).

How long is the drive from Glasgow to Sheffield?

About 4 h 49 min on the fastest route (407 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Glasgow?

Sheffield is to the south-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 146°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 55 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.