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How far is Prestwick from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 3789 miles / 6097 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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3789
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6097
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3292
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Distance from Louisville to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3788.804 miles
  • 6097.489 kilometers
  • 3292.381 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
  • 3779.168 miles
  • 6081.982 kilometers
  • 3284.008 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 Louisville to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Louisville to Prestwick generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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