Distance from Wolverhampton to Preston
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How far is Wolverhampton from Preston?
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Preston (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 137 km in a straight line, that is 85 miles or 74 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wolverhampton to Preston is 155 km (96 miles), about 1 h 53 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 14% longer than the straight line.
From Wolverhampton, Preston lies to the north (initial bearing 344°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.1745°, -2.4098°.
A direct flight would take about 40 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 Wolverhampton
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 Wolverhampton from Preston?
By road it is 155 km (96 miles) from Wolverhampton to Preston; in a straight line it is 137 km (85 miles).
How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Preston?
About 1 h 53 min on the fastest route (155 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Preston from Wolverhampton?
Preston is to the north of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 344°.
How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Preston?
A direct flight would take about 40 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.