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How far is Smara from Prestwick?

The distance between Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport – Smara Airport

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2018
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3247
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1753
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Distance from Prestwick to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2017.759 miles
  • 3247.268 kilometers
  • 1753.385 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
  • 2019.986 miles
  • 3250.852 kilometers
  • 1755.320 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Smara Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Prestwick to Smara generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Prestwick to Smara

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

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 Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W