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Distance from Wuhan to Preston

Straight line

8,877 km
5,516 mi · 4,793 NM

By road

10,915 km
6,782 mi

Travel time

129 h 24 min
flight ≈ 11 h 36 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Preston?

Wuhan (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,877 km in a straight line, that is 5,516 miles or 4,793 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Preston is 10,915 km (6,782 miles), about 129 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.9133°, 72.6379°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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 Wuhan from Preston?

By road it is 10,915 km (6,782 miles) from Wuhan to Preston; in a straight line it is 8,877 km (5,516 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Preston?

About 129 h 24 min on the fastest route (10,915 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Wuhan?

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

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Preston?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 36 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.