Flight Time from Preston to South Shields
The flight from Preston to South Shields covers about 100 mi and takes roughly 41 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Preston and South Shields are about 100 mi (160 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 129 mi (208 km), a drive of about 2 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 100 mi / 160 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 129 mi / 208 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 54.382, -2.078 |
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
Preston to South Shields is about 100 mi (160 km) in a straight line, and roughly 129 mi (208 km) by road.