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Distance from Islington to Preston

Straight line

304 km
189 mi · 164 NM

By road

352 km
219 mi

Travel time

4 h 16 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

NW 326°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Preston?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Preston (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 304 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Preston is 352 km (219 miles), about 4 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6566°, -1.3707°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Islington from Preston?

By road it is 352 km (219 miles) from Islington to Preston; in a straight line it is 304 km (189 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Preston?

About 4 h 16 min on the fastest route (352 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Islington?

Preston is to the north-west of Islington, at an initial bearing of 326°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.