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Distance from Islington to Birmingham

Straight line

162 km
101 mi · 88 NM

By road

188 km
117 mi

Travel time

2 h 25 min
flight ≈ 42 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Birmingham?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 162 km in a straight line, that is 101 miles or 88 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Birmingham is 188 km (117 miles), about 2 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 16% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.0122°, -0.9919°.

A direct flight would take about 42 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 Islington from Birmingham?

By road it is 188 km (117 miles) from Islington to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 162 km (101 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Birmingham?

About 2 h 25 min on the fastest route (188 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birmingham from Islington?

Birmingham is to the north-west of Islington, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Birmingham?

A direct flight would take about 42 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.