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Distance from Dublin to Birkenhead

Straight line

215 km
134 mi · 116 NM

By road

267 km
166 mi

Travel time

5 h 33 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Birkenhead?

Dublin (Ireland) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 215 km in a straight line, that is 134 miles or 116 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Birkenhead is 267 km (166 miles), about 5 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Birkenhead lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from Ireland into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.3741°, -4.6330°.

A direct flight would take about 46 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 Dublin from Birkenhead?

By road it is 267 km (166 miles) from Dublin to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 215 km (134 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Birkenhead?

About 5 h 33 min on the fastest route (267 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Dublin?

Birkenhead is to the east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 46 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.