Distance from Milton Keynes to Preston
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How far is Milton Keynes from Preston?
Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) and Preston (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 232 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Milton Keynes to Preston is 278 km (173 miles), about 3 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From Milton Keynes, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 326°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.9063°, -1.7108°.
A direct flight would take about 47 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 Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes from Preston?
By road it is 278 km (173 miles) from Milton Keynes to Preston; in a straight line it is 232 km (144 miles).
How long is the drive from Milton Keynes to Preston?
About 3 h 10 min on the fastest route (278 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Preston from Milton Keynes?
Preston is to the north-west of Milton Keynes, at an initial bearing of 326°.
How long is the flight from Milton Keynes to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.