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Distance from Wuhan to Glasgow

Straight line

8,806 km
5,472 mi · 4,755 NM

By road

11,189 km
6,953 mi

Travel time

132 h 33 min
flight ≈ 11 h 30 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Glasgow?

Wuhan (China) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) 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.

By road, Wuhan to Glasgow is 11,189 km (6,953 miles), about 132 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Glasgow lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. 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 Wuhan from Glasgow?

By road it is 11,189 km (6,953 miles) from Wuhan to Glasgow; in a straight line it is 8,806 km (5,472 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Glasgow?

About 132 h 33 min on the fastest route (11,189 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Glasgow from Wuhan?

Glasgow is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Glasgow?

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.