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Distance from Birkenhead to Cardiff

Straight line

213 km
132 mi · 115 NM

By road

272 km
169 mi

Travel time

3 h 48 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

S 183°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Cardiff?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 213 km in a straight line, that is 132 miles or 115 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Cardiff is 272 km (169 miles), about 3 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Cardiff lies to the south (initial bearing 183°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4367°, -3.0992°.

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 Cardiff?

By road it is 272 km (169 miles) from Birkenhead to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 213 km (132 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

About 3 h 48 min on the fastest route (272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Birkenhead?

Cardiff is to the south of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 183°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Cardiff?

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.