Distance from Preston to Belfast
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How far is Preston from Belfast?
Preston (United Kingdom) and Belfast (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 230 km in a straight line, that is 143 miles or 124 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Preston, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1906°, -4.2987°.
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 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
Other distances from Belfast
- Belfast – Dublin 142 km
- Belfast – Glasgow 176 km
- Belfast – Blackpool 206 km
- Belfast – Edinburgh 229 km
- Belfast – Birkenhead 233 km
- Belfast – Liverpool 233 km
- Belfast – Manchester 271 km
- Belfast – Bradford 286 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Preston from Belfast?
The straight-line distance between Preston and Belfast is 230 km (143 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Belfast from Preston?
Belfast is to the north-west of Preston, at an initial bearing of 295°.
How long is the flight from Preston to Belfast?
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.