Distance from Shanghai to Preston
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How far is Shanghai from Preston?
Shanghai (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,170 km in a straight line, that is 5,698 miles or 4,952 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Shanghai, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 61.6049°, 78.3867°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Shanghai
- Shanghai – Kunshan 51 km
- Shanghai – Suzhou 83 km
- Shanghai – Changshu City 83 km
- Shanghai – Wuxi 118 km
- Shanghai – Ningbo 150 km
- Shanghai – Hangzhou 161 km
- Shanghai – Puyang 247 km
- Shanghai – Nanjing 270 km
- Shanghai – Hefei 402 km
Other distances from Preston
- Preston – Blackpool 23 km
- Preston – Liverpool 43 km
- Preston – Manchester 44 km
- Preston – Birkenhead 46 km
- Preston – Bradford 63 km
- Preston – Leeds 76 km
- Preston – Stoke-on-Trent 91 km
- Preston – Sheffield 92 km
- Preston – Derby 124 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Preston?
The straight-line distance between Shanghai and Preston is 9,170 km (5,698 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Preston from Shanghai?
Preston is to the north-west of Shanghai, at an initial bearing of 330°.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 58 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.