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Distance from Preston to Harbin

Straight line

7,982 km
4,960 mi · 4,310 NM

By road

11,419 km
7,096 mi

Travel time

136 h 15 min
flight ≈ 10 h 29 min

Direction

NE 35°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Harbin?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Harbin (China) are very far apart: 7,982 km in a straight line, that is 4,960 miles or 4,310 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Harbin is 11,419 km (7,096 miles), about 136 h 15 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 43% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Harbin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 35°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 69.8216°, 71.8926°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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 Harbin?

By road it is 11,419 km (7,096 miles) from Preston to Harbin; in a straight line it is 7,982 km (4,960 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Harbin?

About 136 h 15 min on the fastest route (11,419 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harbin from Preston?

Harbin is to the north-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 35°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Harbin?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 29 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.