How far is Prestwick from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3502 miles / 5636 kilometers / 3043 nautical miles.

Distance from Detroit to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3502.041 miles
• 5635.988 kilometers
• 3043.190 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

• 3492.283 miles
• 5620.285 kilometers
• 3034.711 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 Detroit to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Prestwick?

The time difference between Detroit and Prestwick is 5 hours. Prestwick is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Detroit to Prestwick generates about 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 395 kilograms equals 871 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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