How far is Prestwick from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 5680 miles / 9142 kilometers / 4936 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5680.284 miles
• 9141.532 kilometers
• 4936.032 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

• 5667.460 miles
• 9120.893 kilometers
• 4924.888 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 Shanghai to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Prestwick?

The time difference between Shanghai and Prestwick is 8 hours. Prestwick is 8 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Prestwick generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Glasgow Prestwick Airport
City:	Prestwick
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	PIK
ICAO Code:	EGPK
Coordinates:	55°30′33″N, 4°35′12″W