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How far is Prestwick from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 5179 miles / 8334 kilometers / 4500 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5178.555 miles
  • 8334.077 kilometers
  • 4500.041 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
  • 5166.499 miles
  • 8314.674 kilometers
  • 4489.565 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 San Diego to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from San Diego to Prestwick generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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