Distance from Penicuik to Preston
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Penicuik and Preston is 232.92 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Penicuik and Preston is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 279.03 km (0h 49min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Penicuik (EDI) and Preston (LPL) is 279.03 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 49min. Similar flight routes: EDI → MAN , EDI → LBA , EDI → DSA , EDI → EMA , GLA → LPL
Bearing: 171.76° (S)The initial bearing on the course from Penicuik to Preston is 171.76° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 54.79457,-2.95705The geographic midpoint between Penicuik and Preston is in 116.46 km distance between both points in a bearing of 171.76°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Cumbria, Carlisle.
Time difference: 0hPenicuik and Preston are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Penicuik 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.