Distance from Kolkata to Preston
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How far is Kolkata from Preston?
Kolkata (India) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,084 km in a straight line, that is 5,023 miles or 4,365 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kolkata, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 322°). The route crosses from India into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 47.5928°, 55.4304°.
A direct flight would take about 10 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.
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Bradford 63 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Preston?
The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Preston is 8,084 km (5,023 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Preston from Kolkata?
Preston is to the north-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 322°.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 10 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.