Distance from Birmingham to Glasgow
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How far is Birmingham from Glasgow?
Birmingham (United Kingdom) and Glasgow (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 407 km in a straight line, that is 253 miles or 220 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Birmingham, Glasgow lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1790°, -3.0305°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Birmingham
- Birmingham – Wolverhampton 19 km
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 km
Other distances from Glasgow
- Glasgow – Edinburgh 67 km
- Glasgow – Belfast 176 km
- Glasgow – Sunderland 211 km
- Glasgow – Blackpool 241 km
- Glasgow – Preston 254 km
- Glasgow – Bradford 281 km
- Glasgow – Liverpool 285 km
- Glasgow – Birkenhead 286 km
- Glasgow – Leeds 288 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Birmingham from Glasgow?
The straight-line distance between Birmingham and Glasgow is 407 km (253 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Glasgow from Birmingham?
Glasgow is to the north of Birmingham, at an initial bearing of 339°.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Glasgow?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.