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Distance from Bangkok to Preston

Straight line

9,632 km
5,985 mi · 5,201 NM

By road

12,917 km
8,027 mi

Travel time

152 h 48 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Preston?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,632 km in a straight line, that is 5,985 miles or 5,201 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Preston is 12,917 km (8,027 miles), about 152 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bangkok, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from Thailand into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 45.8113°, 65.9672°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Preston?

By road it is 12,917 km (8,027 miles) from Bangkok to Preston; in a straight line it is 9,632 km (5,985 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Preston?

About 152 h 48 min on the fastest route (12,917 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Bangkok?

Preston is to the north-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 325°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.