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How far is Prestwick from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 2483 miles / 3997 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2483.341 miles
  • 3996.551 kilometers
  • 2157.965 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
  • 2481.248 miles
  • 3993.182 kilometers
  • 2156.146 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 Cairo to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Cairo to Prestwick generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Prestwick

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
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