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How far is Prestwick from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers / 284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Prestwick (PIK) is 406 miles / 653 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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327
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526
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284
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Distance from London to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 326.904 miles
  • 526.100 kilometers
  • 284.072 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
  • 326.400 miles
  • 525.289 kilometers
  • 283.633 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 London to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Prestwick?

There is no time difference between London and Prestwick.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from London to Prestwick generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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