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Distance from Preston to Jinan

Straight line

8,441 km
5,245 mi · 4,558 NM

By road

10,771 km
6,693 mi

Travel time

127 h 49 min
flight ≈ 11 h 3 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Jinan?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 8,441 km in a straight line, that is 5,245 miles or 4,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Jinan is 10,771 km (6,693 miles), about 127 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Jinan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.7447°, 71.7589°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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 Jinan?

By road it is 10,771 km (6,693 miles) from Preston to Jinan; in a straight line it is 8,441 km (5,245 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Jinan?

About 127 h 49 min on the fastest route (10,771 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jinan from Preston?

Jinan is to the north-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.