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How far is London from Prestwick?

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

The driving distance from Prestwick (PIK) to London (LHR) is 406 miles / 654 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – London Heathrow Airport

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327
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284
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Distance from Prestwick to London

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Prestwick to London. 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 Prestwick to London?

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

What is the time difference between Prestwick and London?

There is no time difference between Prestwick and London.

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

On average, flying from Prestwick to London 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 Prestwick to London

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

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 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