Distance from Preston to London
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How far is Preston from London?
Preston (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 306 km in a straight line, that is 190 miles or 165 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Preston, London lies to the south-east (initial bearing 144°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6427°, -1.3819°.
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.
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Bradford 63 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Preston from London?
The straight-line distance between Preston and London is 306 km (190 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is London from Preston?
London is to the south-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 144°.
How long is the flight from Preston to London?
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.