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How far is Galway from Prestwick?

The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Prestwick (PIK) to Galway (GWY) is 311 miles / 500 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 55 minutes.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Prestwick to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 232.790 miles
  • 374.639 kilometers
  • 202.289 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
  • 232.243 miles
  • 373.759 kilometers
  • 201.814 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 Galway?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Galway Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Prestwick and Galway?

There is no time difference between Prestwick and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Prestwick to Galway generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 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 Galway

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

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 Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W