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How far is Prestwick from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 792 miles / 1274 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Prestwick (PIK) is 971 miles / 1563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 34 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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688
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Distance from Geneva to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.531 miles
  • 1273.846 kilometers
  • 687.822 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
  • 790.446 miles
  • 1272.100 kilometers
  • 686.879 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 Geneva to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Geneva to Prestwick generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Prestwick

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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