Flight Time from Edinburgh to Preston
The flight from Edinburgh to Preston covers about 153 mi and takes roughly 47 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Edinburgh and Preston are about 153 mi (245 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 198 mi (319 km), a drive of about 3 hr 33 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 153 mi / 245 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 198 mi / 319 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 33 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $25 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 54.858, -2.944 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Edinburgh to Preston is about 153 mi (245 km) in a straight line, and roughly 198 mi (319 km) by road.