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Distance from Tokyo to Preston

Straight line

9,456 km
5,876 mi · 5,106 NM

By road

12,062 km
7,495 mi

Travel time

155 h 1 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Preston?

Tokyo (Japan) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,456 km in a straight line, that is 5,876 miles or 5,106 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tokyo to Preston is 12,062 km (7,495 miles), about 155 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Tokyo, Preston lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). The route crosses from Japan into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 70.2755°, 93.3228°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Tokyo from Preston?

By road it is 12,062 km (7,495 miles) from Tokyo to Preston; in a straight line it is 9,456 km (5,876 miles).

How long is the drive from Tokyo to Preston?

About 155 h 1 min on the fastest route (12,062 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Tokyo?

Preston is to the north of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.