Distance from Edinburgh to Preston
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Edinburgh and Preston is 245.75 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Edinburgh and Preston is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 292.08 km (0h 50min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Edinburgh (EDI) and Preston (LPL) is 292.08 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 50min. Similar flight routes: EDI → MAN , EDI → LBA , EDI → DSA , EDI → EMA , GLA → LPL
Bearing: 172.76° (S)The initial bearing on the course from Edinburgh to Preston is 172.76° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 54.85419,-2.93891The geographic midpoint between Edinburgh and Preston is in 122.87 km distance between both points in a bearing of 172.76°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Cumbria, Carlisle.
Time difference: 0hEdinburgh and Preston are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Edinburgh and Preston, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.