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How far is Prestwick from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3118 miles / 5018 kilometers / 2710 nautical miles.

Albany International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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3118
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5018
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2710
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Distance from Albany to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3118.310 miles
  • 5018.434 kilometers
  • 2709.737 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
  • 3109.649 miles
  • 5004.495 kilometers
  • 2702.211 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 Albany to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 6 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Albany to Prestwick generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 768 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Albany to Prestwick

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

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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