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Distance from Dublin to Liverpool

Straight line

218 km
135 mi · 118 NM

By road

271 km
168 mi

Travel time

5 h 39 min
flight ≈ 46 min

Direction

E 86°
initial bearing

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How far is Dublin from Liverpool?

Dublin (Ireland) and Liverpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 218 km in a straight line, that is 135 miles or 118 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dublin to Liverpool is 271 km (168 miles), about 5 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Dublin, Liverpool lies to the east (initial bearing 86°). The route crosses from Ireland into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.3830°, -4.6149°.

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 Liverpool?

By road it is 271 km (168 miles) from Dublin to Liverpool; in a straight line it is 218 km (135 miles).

How long is the drive from Dublin to Liverpool?

About 5 h 39 min on the fastest route (271 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liverpool from Dublin?

Liverpool is to the east of Dublin, at an initial bearing of 86°.

How long is the flight from Dublin to Liverpool?

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.