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Distance from Birkenhead to Bristol

Straight line

218 km
135 mi · 117 NM

By road

297 km
184 mi

Travel time

3 h 29 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

S 172°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Bristol?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 218 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 117 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Bristol is 297 km (184 miles), about 3 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 36% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Bristol lies to the south (initial bearing 172°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4245°, -2.8011°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Bristol?

By road it is 297 km (184 miles) from Birkenhead to Bristol; in a straight line it is 218 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Bristol?

About 3 h 29 min on the fastest route (297 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Birkenhead?

Bristol is to the south of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 172°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.