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Distance from Birkenhead to Dublin

Straight line

215 km
134 mi · 116 NM

By road

266 km
165 mi

Travel time

5 h 26 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Dublin?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Dublin (Ireland) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Dublin is 266 km (165 miles), about 5 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Dublin lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Ireland. The halfway point is at 53.3741°, -4.6330°.

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 Dublin?

By road it is 266 km (165 miles) from Birkenhead to Dublin; in a straight line it is 215 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Dublin?

About 5 h 26 min on the fastest route (266 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dublin from Birkenhead?

Dublin is to the west of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Dublin?

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.