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Distance from Tai’an to Preston

Straight line

8,492 km
5,277 mi · 4,585 NM

By road

10,825 km
6,727 mi

Travel time

128 h 20 min
flight ≈ 11 h 7 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Preston?

Tai’an (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,492 km in a straight line, that is 5,277 miles or 4,585 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Preston is 10,825 km (6,727 miles), about 128 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Tai’an, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 62.5569°, 72.1357°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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 Tai’an from Preston?

By road it is 10,825 km (6,727 miles) from Tai’an to Preston; in a straight line it is 8,492 km (5,277 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Preston?

About 128 h 20 min on the fastest route (10,825 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Tai’an?

Preston is to the north-west of Tai’an, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 7 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.