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Distance from Blackpool to Birkenhead

Straight line

47.2 km
29.3 mi · 25.5 NM

By road

92.6 km
57.5 mi

Travel time

1 h 21 min
by car

Direction

S 177°
initial bearing

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How far is Blackpool from Birkenhead?

Blackpool (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 47.2 km in a straight line, that is 29.3 miles or 25.5 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Blackpool to Birkenhead is 92.6 km (57.5 miles), about 1 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 96% longer than the straight line.

From Blackpool, Birkenhead lies to the south (initial bearing 177°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.6050°, -3.0323°.

Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Blackpool from Birkenhead?

By road it is 92.6 km (57.5 miles) from Blackpool to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 47.2 km (29.3 miles).

How long is the drive from Blackpool to Birkenhead?

About 1 h 21 min on the fastest route (92.6 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Blackpool?

Birkenhead is to the south of Blackpool, at an initial bearing of 177°.

How long is the flight from Blackpool to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 34 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.