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Distance from Bradford to Luton

Straight line

231 km
144 mi · 125 NM

By road

273 km
169 mi

Travel time

3 h 13 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

SSE 157°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Luton?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Luton (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 231 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Luton is 273 km (169 miles), about 3 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Luton lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.8387°, -1.0701°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Bradford from Luton?

By road it is 273 km (169 miles) from Bradford to Luton; in a straight line it is 231 km (144 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Luton?

About 3 h 13 min on the fastest route (273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Luton from Bradford?

Luton is to the south-east of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 157°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Luton?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.