How far is Prestwick from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 5147 miles / 8283 kilometers / 4472 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Prestwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Prestwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5146.512 miles
- 8282.508 kilometers
- 4472.197 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- 5134.157 miles
- 8262.624 kilometers
- 4461.460 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 Los Angeles to Prestwick?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Prestwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Prestwick generates about 603 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 603 kilograms equals 1 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Prestwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |