Flight Time from Manchester to Preston
The flight from Manchester to Preston covers about 27 mi and takes roughly 33 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Manchester and Preston are about 27 mi (44 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 38 mi (62 km), a drive of about 53 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 27 mi / 44 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 38 mi / 62 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 53 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $5 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 53.622, -2.470 |
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
Manchester to Preston is about 27 mi (44 km) in a straight line, and roughly 38 mi (62 km) by road.