Distance from Glasgow to Preston
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Glasgow and Preston is 254.64 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Glasgow and Preston is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 296.16 km (0h 50min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Glasgow (GLA) and Preston (LPL) is 296.16 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 50min. Similar flight routes: GLA → MAN , GLA → LBA , GLA → DSA , GLA → EMA , EDI → LPL
Bearing: 156.99° (SSE)The initial bearing on the course from Glasgow to Preston is 156.99° and the compass direction is SSE.
Midpoint: 54.81416,-3.46006The geographic midpoint between Glasgow and Preston is in 127.32 km distance between both points in a bearing of 156.99°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Cumbria, Allerdale.
Time difference: 0hGlasgow and Preston are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Glasgow 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.