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Distance from Preston to Northampton

Straight line

208 km
129 mi · 112 NM

By road

254 km
158 mi

Travel time

3 h
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Northampton?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Northampton (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 208 km in a straight line, that is 129 miles or 112 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Northampton is 254 km (158 miles), about 3 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Northampton lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.0099°, -1.7780°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Northampton?

By road it is 254 km (158 miles) from Preston to Northampton; in a straight line it is 208 km (129 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Northampton?

About 3 h on the fastest route (254 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Northampton from Preston?

Northampton is to the south-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Northampton?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.