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How far is Prestwick from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 5895 miles / 9488 kilometers / 5123 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5895.354 miles
  • 9487.653 kilometers
  • 5122.923 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
  • 5884.862 miles
  • 9470.768 kilometers
  • 5113.806 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 Guangzhou to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Prestwick generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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