How far is Prestwick from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3908 miles / 6289 kilometers / 3396 nautical miles.

Distance from Des Moines to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3907.959 miles
• 6289.250 kilometers
• 3395.923 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

• 3897.100 miles
• 6271.775 kilometers
• 3386.488 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 Des Moines to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Prestwick?

The time difference between Des Moines and Prestwick is 6 hours. Prestwick is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Prestwick generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Des Moines to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin	Des Moines International Airport
City:	Des Moines, IA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DSM
ICAO Code:	KDSM
Coordinates:	41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W

Destination	Glasgow Prestwick Airport
City:	Prestwick
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	PIK
ICAO Code:	EGPK
Coordinates:	55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W