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Distance from Glasgow to Wuhan

Straight line

8,806 km
5,472 mi · 4,755 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 30 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Wuhan?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,806 km in a straight line, that is 5,472 miles or 4,755 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Glasgow, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 60.0163°, 74.5226°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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 Wuhan?

The straight-line distance between Glasgow and Wuhan is 8,806 km (5,472 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Wuhan from Glasgow?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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.