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How far is Prestwick from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 582 miles / 937 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Prestwick (PIK) is 771 miles / 1240 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 5 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 582.331 miles
  • 937.171 kilometers
  • 506.032 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
  • 580.860 miles
  • 934.803 kilometers
  • 504.753 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 Cologne to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Cologne to Prestwick generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E
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