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Distance from Birkenhead to Blackpool

Straight line

47.2 km
29.3 mi · 25.5 NM

By road

95.0 km
59.0 mi

Travel time

1 h 21 min
by car

Direction

N 357°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Blackpool?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 47.2 km in a straight line, that is 29.3 miles or 25.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Blackpool is 95.0 km (59.0 miles), about 1 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 101% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Blackpool lies to the north (initial bearing 357°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.6050°, -3.0323°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Birkenhead from Blackpool?

By road it is 95.0 km (59.0 miles) from Birkenhead to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 47.2 km (29.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Blackpool?

About 1 h 21 min on the fastest route (95.0 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Birkenhead?

Blackpool is to the north of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 357°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.