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Distance from Bradford to Blackpool

Straight line

85.5 km
53.2 mi · 46.2 NM

By road

130 km
81 mi

Travel time

1 h 36 min
by car

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Blackpool?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 85.5 km in a straight line, that is 53.2 miles or 46.2 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Blackpool is 130 km (81 miles), about 1 h 36 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 52% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Blackpool lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.8070°, -2.4009°.

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 Bradford from Blackpool?

By road it is 130 km (81 miles) from Bradford to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 85.5 km (53.2 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Blackpool?

About 1 h 36 min on the fastest route (130 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Bradford?

Blackpool is to the west of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 36 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.