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Distance from Preston to Bogotá

Straight line

8,377 km
5,205 mi · 4,523 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 58 min

Direction

WSW 258°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Bogotá?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 8,377 km in a straight line, that is 5,205 miles or 4,523 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Preston, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 258°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Colombia. The halfway point is at 34.0755°, -48.7905°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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 Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Preston and Bogotá is 8,377 km (5,205 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bogotá from Preston?

Bogotá is to the west of Preston, at an initial bearing of 258°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 58 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.