Distance from Scotland to Preston
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Scotland and Preston is 318.47 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Scotland and Preston is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 361.98 km (0h 55min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Scotland (GLA) and Preston (LPL) is 361.98 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 55min. Similar flight routes: GLA → MAN , GLA → LBA , GLA → DSA , GLA → EMA , EDI → LPL
Bearing: 162.59° (SSE)The initial bearing on the course from Scotland to Preston is 162.59° and the compass direction is SSE.
Midpoint: 55.1265,-3.42739The geographic midpoint between Scotland and Preston is in 159.23 km distance between both points in a bearing of 162.59°. It is located in United Kingdom, Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway.
Time difference: 0hScotland and Preston are both in the same time zone Europe/London.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Scotland 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.