Distance from Preston to Bradford
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How far is Preston from Bradford?
Preston (United Kingdom) and Bradford (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 62.9 km in a straight line, that is 39.1 miles or 34.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Preston, Bradford lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7793°, -2.2285°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Other distances from Bradford
- Bradford – Leeds 13 km
- Bradford – Manchester 47 km
- Bradford – Sheffield 49 km
- Bradford – Blackpool 85 km
- Bradford – Liverpool 91 km
- Bradford – Stoke-on-Trent 92 km
- Bradford – Kingston upon Hull 93 km
- Bradford – Birkenhead 94 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Preston from Bradford?
The straight-line distance between Preston and Bradford is 62.9 km (39.1 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bradford from Preston?
Bradford is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 86°.
How long is the flight from Preston to Bradford?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.