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Distance from Birkenhead to Derby

Straight line

115 km
72 mi · 62 NM

By road

155 km
96 mi

Travel time

1 h 59 min
by car

Direction

ESE 116°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Derby?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Derby (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 115 km in a straight line, that is 72 miles or 62 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Derby is 155 km (96 miles), about 1 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Derby lies to the south-east (initial bearing 116°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.1605°, -2.2415°.

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 Derby?

By road it is 155 km (96 miles) from Birkenhead to Derby; in a straight line it is 115 km (72 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Derby?

About 1 h 59 min on the fastest route (155 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Derby from Birkenhead?

Derby is to the south-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 116°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Derby?

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.