Distance from London to Glasgow
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How far is London from Glasgow?
London (United Kingdom) and Glasgow (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, London to Glasgow 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 London, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). 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.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Glasgow
- Glasgow – Edinburgh 67 km
- Glasgow – Belfast 176 km
- Glasgow – Sunderland 211 km
- Glasgow – Blackpool 241 km
- Glasgow – Preston 254 km
- Glasgow – Bradford 281 km
- Glasgow – Liverpool 285 km
- Glasgow – Birkenhead 286 km
- Glasgow – Leeds 288 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Glasgow?
By road it is 649 km (403 miles) from London to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 556 km (346 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Glasgow?
About 7 h 36 min on the fastest route (649 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Glasgow from London?
Glasgow is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 332°.
How long is the flight from London 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.