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Distance from Islington to Glasgow

Straight line

554 km
344 mi · 299 NM

By road

647 km
402 mi

Travel time

7 h 32 min
flight ≈ 1 h 12 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Glasgow?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 554 km in a straight line, that is 344 miles or 299 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Glasgow is 647 km (402 miles), about 7 h 32 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7186°, -2.0734°.

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 Islington from Glasgow?

By road it is 647 km (402 miles) from Islington to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 554 km (344 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Glasgow?

About 7 h 32 min on the fastest route (647 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Glasgow from Islington?

Glasgow is to the north-west of Islington, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Glasgow?

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.