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Distance from Preston to Delhi

Straight line

6,850 km
4,256 mi · 3,699 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 4 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Delhi?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 6,850 km in a straight line, that is 4,256 miles or 3,699 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Preston, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 48.4320°, 46.5466°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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 Delhi?

The straight-line distance between Preston and Delhi is 6,850 km (4,256 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Delhi from Preston?

Delhi is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 4 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.