Distance from London to Preston
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How far is London from Preston?
London (United Kingdom) and Preston (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 306 km in a straight line, that is 190 miles or 165 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Preston is 355 km (220 miles), about 4 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.
From London, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6427°, -1.3819°.
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.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 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 London from Preston?
By road it is 355 km (220 miles) from London to Preston; in a straight line it is 306 km (190 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Preston?
About 4 h 20 min on the fastest route (355 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Preston from London?
Preston is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 326°.
How long is the flight from London 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.