Distance from Preston to Manchester
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Preston and Manchester is 43.66 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Preston and Manchester is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Bearing: 134.88° (SE)The initial bearing on the course from Preston to Manchester is 134.88° and the compass direction is SE.
Midpoint: 53.61945,-2.46814The geographic midpoint between Preston and Manchester is in 21.83 km distance between both points in a bearing of 134.88°. It is located in United Kingdom, England, Greater Manchester, Bolton.
Time difference: 0hPreston and Manchester are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Preston and Manchester, 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.
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Manchester is just as far away from Preston as Preston from Liverpool (43 km).