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How far is Prestwick from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3215 miles / 5175 kilometers / 2794 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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5175
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2794
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Distance from New York to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3215.290 miles
  • 5174.508 kilometers
  • 2794.011 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
  • 3206.817 miles
  • 5160.872 kilometers
  • 2786.648 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 New York to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from New York to Prestwick generates about 360 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 360 kilograms equals 794 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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