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Distance from Belfast to Birmingham

Straight line

356 km
221 mi · 192 NM

By road

539 km
335 mi

Travel time

8 h 37 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Belfast from Birmingham?

Belfast (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 356 km in a straight line, that is 221 miles or 192 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Belfast to Birmingham is 539 km (335 miles), about 8 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 51% longer than the straight line.

From Belfast, Birmingham lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.5560°, -3.8623°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 539 km (335 miles) from Belfast to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 356 km (221 miles).

How long is the drive from Belfast to Birmingham?

About 8 h 37 min on the fastest route (539 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Belfast?

Birmingham is to the south-east of Belfast, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.