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Distance from Preston to Tianjin

Straight line

8,217 km
5,106 mi · 4,437 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 46 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Tianjin?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 8,217 km in a straight line, that is 5,106 miles or 4,437 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Preston, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 63.9461°, 70.3629°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 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 Tianjin?

The straight-line distance between Preston and Tianjin is 8,217 km (5,106 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tianjin from Preston?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 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.