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How far is Prestwick from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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1796
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2891
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1561
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Distance from Istanbul to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.295 miles
  • 2890.856 kilometers
  • 1560.938 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
  • 1792.559 miles
  • 2884.844 kilometers
  • 1557.691 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 Istanbul to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Prestwick generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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