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Distance from Bergen to Preston

Straight line

883 km
549 mi · 477 NM

By road

2,810 km
1,746 mi

Travel time

33 h 21 min
flight ≈ 1 h 36 min

Direction

SW 217°
initial bearing

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How far is Bergen from Preston?

Bergen (Norway) and Preston (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 883 km in a straight line, that is 549 miles or 477 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bergen to Preston is 2,810 km (1,746 miles), about 33 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 218% longer than the straight line.

From Bergen, Preston lies to the south-west (initial bearing 217°). The route crosses from Norway into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 57.1416°, 0.9501°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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 Bergen from Preston?

By road it is 2,810 km (1,746 miles) from Bergen to Preston; in a straight line it is 883 km (549 miles).

How long is the drive from Bergen to Preston?

About 33 h 21 min on the fastest route (2,810 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Bergen?

Preston is to the south-west of Bergen, at an initial bearing of 217°.

How long is the flight from Bergen to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 36 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.