Distance between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy
The distance from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy is 82 kilometers by road including 40 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 56 minutes and goes through Bonnybridge, Kincardine, Dunfermline, Haggs, High Valleyfield, Cairneyhill and Torryburn.
| Shortest distance by air | 73 km ✈️ |
| Car route length | 82 km 🚗 |
| Driving time | 56 min |
| Fuel amount | 6.5 L |
| Fuel cost | 9.7 GBP |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Glasgow | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
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A8 M80 26 km, 16 min
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| Haggs | 26 km | 16 min | 2.0 L | |
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M80 M876 4 km, 01 min
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| Bonnybridge | 30 km | 18 min | 2.3 L | |
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M876 15 km, 08 min
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| Kincardine | 45 km | 27 min | 3.3 L | |
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A985 5 km, 03 min
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| High Valleyfield | 50 km | 30 min | 4.0 L | |
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A985 4 km, 02 min
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| Cairneyhill | 54 km | 33 min | 4.1 L | |
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A985 A994 7 km, 07 min
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| Dunfermline | 61 km | 40 min | 4.6 L | |
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A907 A92 6 km, 05 min
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| Hill of Beath | 67 km | 45 min | 5.2 L | |
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A92 C48 14 km, 10 min
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| 56.10994, -3.16079 | 82 km | 56 min | 6.5 L | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy?
Fuel cost: 9.7 GBP
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 82 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.48 GBP / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy?
Driving time: 56 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 33 km with a maximum speed 112 km/h = 17 min
- 28 km with a maximum speed 96 km/h = 17 min
- 7 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 4 min
- 4 km with a maximum speed 64 km/h = 3 min
- 10 km with a maximum speed 48 km/h = 12 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by land?
The distance between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy is 82 km by road including 40 km on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Glasgow and Kirkcaldy respectively.
How far is Glasgow to Kirkcaldy by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy is 73 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Glasgow and Kirkcaldy respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Glasgow from Kirkcaldy by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 73 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 19 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Glasgow to Kirkcaldy?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 18 min to cover the distance of 73 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy?
The halfway point between Glasgow and Kirkcaldy is Kincardine. It is located about 4 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Kincardine to Glasgow is 45 km and driving will take about 27 min. The road between Kincardine and Kirkcaldy has length 36 km and will take approximately 29 min.
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Where is Glasgow in relation to Kirkcaldy?
Glasgow is located 73 km west of Kirkcaldy.
Glasgow has geographic coordinates: latitude 55.85666, longitude -4.24358.
Kirkcaldy has geographic coordinates: latitude 56.10994, longitude -3.16079.