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How far is Prestwick from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3308 miles / 5323 kilometers / 2874 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3307.858 miles
  • 5323.481 kilometers
  • 2874.450 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
  • 3299.284 miles
  • 5309.683 kilometers
  • 2866.999 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 Philadelphia to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Prestwick generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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