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Distance from Birmingham to Blackpool

Straight line

167 km
104 mi · 90 NM

By road

204 km
127 mi

Travel time

2 h 25 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Birmingham from Blackpool?

Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 167 km in a straight line, that is 104 miles or 90 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Birmingham to Blackpool is 204 km (127 miles), about 2 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Birmingham, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.1504°, -2.4660°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Birmingham from Blackpool?

By road it is 204 km (127 miles) from Birmingham to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 167 km (104 miles).

How long is the drive from Birmingham to Blackpool?

About 2 h 25 min on the fastest route (204 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Birmingham?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.