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Distance from Belfast to Birkenhead

Straight line

233 km
145 mi · 126 NM

By road

428 km
266 mi

Travel time

7 h 17 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SE 124°
initial bearing

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How far is Belfast from Birkenhead?

Belfast (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 233 km in a straight line, that is 145 miles or 126 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belfast to Birkenhead is 428 km (266 miles), about 7 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 84% longer than the straight line.

From Belfast, Birkenhead lies to the south-east (initial bearing 124°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.0039°, -4.4491°.

A direct flight would take about 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Belfast from Birkenhead?

By road it is 428 km (266 miles) from Belfast to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 233 km (145 miles).

How long is the drive from Belfast to Birkenhead?

About 7 h 17 min on the fastest route (428 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Belfast?

Birkenhead is to the south-east of Belfast, at an initial bearing of 124°.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 47 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.