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Distance from Birkenhead to London

Straight line

287 km
179 mi · 155 NM

By road

348 km
216 mi

Travel time

4 h 18 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

SE 136°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from London?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 287 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to London is 348 km (216 miles), about 4 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, London lies to the south-east (initial bearing 136°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4597°, -1.5393°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 London?

By road it is 348 km (216 miles) from Birkenhead to London; in a straight line it is 287 km (179 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to London?

About 4 h 18 min on the fastest route (348 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is London from Birkenhead?

London is to the south-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 136°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to London?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.