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Distance from Birkenhead to Birmingham

Straight line

126 km
78 mi · 68 NM

By road

166 km
103 mi

Travel time

2 h 1 min
flight ≈ 39 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Birmingham?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 126 km in a straight line, that is 78 miles or 68 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Birmingham is 166 km (103 miles), about 2 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Birmingham lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.9387°, -2.4514°.

A direct flight would take about 39 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 Birmingham?

By road it is 166 km (103 miles) from Birkenhead to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 126 km (78 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

About 2 h 1 min on the fastest route (166 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Birkenhead?

Birmingham is to the south-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.