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Distance from Preston to Bangkok

Straight line

9,632 km
5,985 mi · 5,201 NM

By road

12,915 km
8,025 mi

Travel time

152 h 40 min
flight ≈ 12 h 32 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Bangkok?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 9,632 km in a straight line, that is 5,985 miles or 5,201 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Bangkok is 12,915 km (8,025 miles), about 152 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Thailand. The halfway point is at 45.8113°, 65.9672°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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 Bangkok?

By road it is 12,915 km (8,025 miles) from Preston to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 9,632 km (5,985 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Bangkok?

About 152 h 40 min on the fastest route (12,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Preston?

Bangkok is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 32 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.