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Distance from Preston to Archway

Straight line

300 km
186 mi · 162 NM

By road

348 km
217 mi

Travel time

4 h 6 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Archway?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Archway (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 300 km in a straight line, that is 186 miles or 162 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Archway is 348 km (217 miles), about 4 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Archway lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6720°, -1.3870°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Preston from Archway?

By road it is 348 km (217 miles) from Preston to Archway; in a straight line it is 300 km (186 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Archway?

About 4 h 6 min on the fastest route (348 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Archway from Preston?

Archway is to the south-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Archway?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.