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How far is Prestwick from Fairbanks, AK?

The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3914 miles / 6299 kilometers / 3401 nautical miles.

Fairbanks International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Fairbanks to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3913.868 miles
  • 6298.760 kilometers
  • 3401.058 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
  • 3899.963 miles
  • 6276.383 kilometers
  • 3388.975 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 Fairbanks to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Fairbanks to Prestwick generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Prestwick

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

Airport information

Origin Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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