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Distance from Seoul to Preston

Straight line

8,796 km
5,465 mi · 4,749 NM

By road

11,667 km
7,250 mi

Travel time

149 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 30 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Preston?

Seoul (South Korea) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,796 km in a straight line, that is 5,465 miles or 4,749 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Seoul to Preston is 11,667 km (7,250 miles), about 149 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Seoul, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from South Korea into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 66.4964°, 79.3638°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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 Seoul from Preston?

By road it is 11,667 km (7,250 miles) from Seoul to Preston; in a straight line it is 8,796 km (5,465 miles).

How long is the drive from Seoul to Preston?

About 149 h 20 min on the fastest route (11,667 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Seoul?

Preston is to the north-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 30 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.