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Distance from Beijing to Preston

Straight line

8,109 km
5,039 mi · 4,378 NM

By road

10,437 km
6,485 mi

Travel time

124 h 20 min
flight ≈ 10 h 38 min

Direction

NNW 327°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Preston?

Beijing (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,109 km in a straight line, that is 5,039 miles or 4,378 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Beijing to Preston is 10,437 km (6,485 miles), about 124 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 29% longer than the straight line.

From Beijing, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 327°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 64.0473°, 69.2742°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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 Beijing from Preston?

By road it is 10,437 km (6,485 miles) from Beijing to Preston; in a straight line it is 8,109 km (5,039 miles).

How long is the drive from Beijing to Preston?

About 124 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,437 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Beijing?

Preston is to the north-west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 327°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 38 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.