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Distance from Birkenhead to Luton

Straight line

243 km
151 mi · 131 NM

By road

296 km
184 mi

Travel time

3 h 29 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SE 133°
initial bearing

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How far is Birkenhead from Luton?

Birkenhead (United Kingdom) and Luton (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 243 km in a straight line, that is 151 miles or 131 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birkenhead to Luton is 296 km (184 miles), about 3 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Birkenhead, Luton lies to the south-east (initial bearing 133°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6436°, -1.6937°.

A direct flight would take about 48 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 Luton?

By road it is 296 km (184 miles) from Birkenhead to Luton; in a straight line it is 243 km (151 miles).

How long is the drive from Birkenhead to Luton?

About 3 h 29 min on the fastest route (296 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Birkenhead?

Luton is to the south-east of Birkenhead, at an initial bearing of 133°.

How long is the flight from Birkenhead to Luton?

A direct flight would take about 48 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.