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Distance from Xi’an to Preston

Straight line

8,260 km
5,132 mi · 4,460 NM

By road

10,183 km
6,327 mi

Travel time

121 h 14 min
flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

NW 325°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Preston?

Xi’an (China) and Preston (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,260 km in a straight line, that is 5,132 miles or 4,460 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Preston is 10,183 km (6,327 miles), about 121 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Preston lies to the north-west (initial bearing 325°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 59.0903°, 66.8495°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Xi’an from Preston?

By road it is 10,183 km (6,327 miles) from Xi’an to Preston; in a straight line it is 8,260 km (5,132 miles).

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

About 121 h 14 min on the fastest route (10,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Preston from Xi’an?

Preston is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 325°.

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

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.