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How far is Prestwick from Halifax?

The distance between Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) and Prestwick (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) is 2628 miles / 4230 kilometers / 2284 nautical miles.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport – Glasgow Prestwick Airport

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4230
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2284
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Distance from Halifax to Prestwick

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2628.491 miles
  • 4230.146 kilometers
  • 2284.096 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
  • 2620.969 miles
  • 4218.040 kilometers
  • 2277.560 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 Halifax to Prestwick?

The estimated flight time from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

On average, flying from Halifax to Prestwick generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Halifax to Prestwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

Airport information

Origin Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″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