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Distance from Birkenhead to Belfast

Straight line

233 km
145 mi · 126 NM

By road

427 km
265 mi

Travel time

7 h 12 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Belfast?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Belfast (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, Birkenhead to Belfast is 427 km (265 miles), about 7 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 83% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Belfast lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). 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 Birkenhead from Belfast?

By road it is 427 km (265 miles) from Birkenhead to Belfast; in a straight line it is 233 km (145 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Belfast?

About 7 h 12 min on the fastest route (427 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Belfast from Birkenhead?

Belfast is to the north-west of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Belfast?

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.