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Distance from Preston to Dongguan

Straight line

9,559 km
5,940 mi · 5,161 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 27 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Dongguan?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,559 km in a straight line, that is 5,940 miles or 5,161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Preston, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 54.8359°, 74.8983°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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 Dongguan?

The straight-line distance between Preston and Dongguan is 9,559 km (5,940 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dongguan from Preston?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 27 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.