Distance from Southampton to Preston
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How far is Southampton from Preston?
Southampton (United Kingdom) and Preston (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 330 km in a straight line, that is 205 miles or 178 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Southampton, Preston lies to the north (initial bearing 345°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.3352°, -2.0334°.
A direct flight would take about 55 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 Southampton
- Southampton – Reading 68 km
- Southampton – Bristol 103 km
- Southampton – City of Westminster 110 km
- Southampton – London 112 km
- Southampton – Islington 115 km
- Southampton – Archway 115 km
- Southampton – Bexley 124 km
- Southampton – Luton 128 km
- Southampton – Milton Keynes 134 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 Southampton from Preston?
The straight-line distance between Southampton and Preston is 330 km (205 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Preston from Southampton?
Preston is to the north of Southampton, at an initial bearing of 345°.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 55 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.