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Distance from Preston to Wuhan

Straight line

8,877 km
5,516 mi · 4,793 NM

By road

10,917 km
6,784 mi

Travel time

129 h 27 min
flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Preston from Wuhan?

Preston (United Kingdom) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 8,877 km in a straight line, that is 5,516 miles or 4,793 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Preston to Wuhan is 10,917 km (6,784 miles), about 129 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Preston, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 58.9133°, 72.6379°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 10,917 km (6,784 miles) from Preston to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 8,877 km (5,516 miles).

How long is the drive from Preston to Wuhan?

About 129 h 27 min on the fastest route (10,917 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Preston?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Preston, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Preston to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.