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How far is Portland, ME, from Prestwick?

The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 2944 miles / 4738 kilometers / 2559 nautical miles.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Prestwick to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2944.315 miles
  • 4738.416 kilometers
  • 2558.540 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
  • 2936.019 miles
  • 4725.065 kilometers
  • 2551.331 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Portland International Jetport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Prestwick to Portland generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Prestwick to Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W