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Distance from Derby to Birkenhead

Straight line

115 km
72 mi · 62 NM

By road

151 km
94 mi

Travel time

2 h
by car

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Birkenhead?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 115 km in a straight line, that is 72 miles or 62 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Birkenhead is 151 km (94 miles), about 2 h by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.1605°, -2.2415°.

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 Derby from Birkenhead?

By road it is 151 km (94 miles) from Derby to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 115 km (72 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Birkenhead?

About 2 h on the fastest route (151 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Derby?

Birkenhead is to the north-west of Derby, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 39 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.