How far is Prestwick from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 5853 miles / 9419 kilometers / 5086 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Prestwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Prestwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5852.932 miles
- 9419.380 kilometers
- 5086.058 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- 5869.390 miles
- 9445.868 kilometers
- 5100.361 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 Rio De Janeiro to Prestwick?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 11 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Prestwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Prestwick generates about 697 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 697 kilograms equals 1 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Prestwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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 |