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Distance from Preston to Suzhou

Straight line

9,122 km
5,668 mi · 4,925 NM

By road

11,451 km
7,115 mi

Travel time

135 h 29 min
flight ≈ 11 h 54 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Suzhou?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 9,122 km in a straight line, that is 5,668 miles or 4,925 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Suzhou is 11,451 km (7,115 miles), about 135 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 61.3521°, 77.5983°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 11,451 km (7,115 miles) from Preston to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 9,122 km (5,668 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Suzhou?

About 135 h 29 min on the fastest route (11,451 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Preston?

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

How long is the flight from Preston to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 54 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.