How far is Prestwick from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3437 miles / 5532 kilometers / 2987 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Prestwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Prestwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3437.410 miles
- 5531.976 kilometers
- 2987.028 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- 3428.669 miles
- 5517.908 kilometers
- 2979.432 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 Washington D.C. to Prestwick?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Prestwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Prestwick generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 853 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Prestwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Prestwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Prestwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | PIK |
| ICAO Code: | EGPK |
| Coordinates: | 55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W |