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How far is Catania from Prestwick?

The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Catania (Catania–Fontanarossa Airport) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers / 1345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prestwick (PIK) to Catania (CTA) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 38 minutes.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

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Distance from Prestwick to Catania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1547.908 miles
  • 2491.116 kilometers
  • 1345.095 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
  • 1546.672 miles
  • 2489.127 kilometers
  • 1344.021 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 Prestwick to Catania?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

On average, flying from Prestwick to Catania generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 402 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prestwick to Catania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
City: Catania
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CTA
ICAO Code: LICC
Coordinates: 37°28′0″N, 15°3′59″E