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How far is Prestwick from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Prestwick (PIK) is 386 miles / 622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 21 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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296
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Distance from Bristol to Prestwick

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Prestwick. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 295.587 miles
  • 475.700 kilometers
  • 256.858 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 295.275 miles
  • 475.199 kilometers
  • 256.587 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bristol to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Prestwick?

There is no time difference between Bristol and Prestwick.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Bristol to Prestwick generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
Destination Glasgow Prestwick Airport
City: Prestwick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PIK
ICAO Code: EGPK
Coordinates: 55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W