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Distance from Preston to Islington

Straight line

304 km
189 mi · 164 NM

By road

353 km
219 mi

Travel time

4 h 17 min
flight ≈ 53 min

Direction

SE 144°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Islington?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Islington (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 304 km in a straight line, that is 189 miles or 164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Islington is 353 km (219 miles), about 4 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Islington lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6566°, -1.3707°.

A direct flight would take about 53 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 Islington?

By road it is 353 km (219 miles) from Preston to Islington; in a straight line it is 304 km (189 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Islington?

About 4 h 17 min on the fastest route (353 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Islington from Preston?

Islington is to the south-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 144°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Islington?

A direct flight would take about 53 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.