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How far is Prestwick from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3640 miles / 5858 kilometers / 3163 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3639.885 miles
  • 5857.827 kilometers
  • 3162.974 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
  • 3631.387 miles
  • 5844.151 kilometers
  • 3155.589 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 Raleigh to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Prestwick generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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