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Distance from Preston to Dhaka

Straight line

8,114 km
5,042 mi · 4,381 NM

By road

10,838 km
6,734 mi

Travel time

125 h 6 min
flight ≈ 10 h 39 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Dhaka?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Dhaka (Bangladesh) are very far apart: 8,114 km in a straight line, that is 5,042 miles or 4,381 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Dhaka is 10,838 km (6,734 miles), about 125 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Dhaka lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Bangladesh. The halfway point is at 48.6821°, 56.6609°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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 Dhaka?

By road it is 10,838 km (6,734 miles) from Preston to Dhaka; in a straight line it is 8,114 km (5,042 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Dhaka?

About 125 h 6 min on the fastest route (10,838 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dhaka from Preston?

Dhaka is to the east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Dhaka?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 39 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.