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How far is Bristol from Prestwick?

The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 296 miles / 476 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prestwick (PIK) to Bristol (BRS) is 386 miles / 622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 20 minutes.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Prestwick to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 295.587 miles
  • 475.700 kilometers
  • 256.858 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
  • 295.275 miles
  • 475.199 kilometers
  • 256.587 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 Prestwick to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Bristol Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Prestwick and Bristol?

There is no time difference between Prestwick and Bristol.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Prestwick to Bristol generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Prestwick to Bristol

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W