Distance from Preston to Birmingham
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Preston and Birmingham is 151.71 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Preston and Birmingham is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 159.30° (SSE)The initial bearing on the course from Preston to Birmingham is 159.30° and the compass direction is SSE.
Midpoint: 53.12025,-2.29567The geographic midpoint between Preston and Birmingham is in 75.86 km distance between both points in a bearing of 159.30°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Cheshire East, Odd Rode.
Time difference: 0hPreston and Birmingham are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Preston and Birmingham, 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.