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How far is Prestwick from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3684 miles / 5929 kilometers / 3201 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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3684
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5929
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3201
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Distance from Chicago to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3683.821 miles
  • 5928.535 kilometers
  • 3201.153 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
  • 3673.595 miles
  • 5912.077 kilometers
  • 3192.266 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 Chicago to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Chicago to Prestwick generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 920 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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