Distance from London to Birkenhead
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How far is London from Birkenhead?
London (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 287 km in a straight line, that is 179 miles or 155 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Birkenhead is 343 km (213 miles), about 4 h 19 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.
From London, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4597°, -1.5393°.
A direct flight would take about 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Birkenhead
- Birkenhead – Liverpool 3 km
- Birkenhead – Preston 46 km
- Birkenhead – Blackpool 47 km
- Birkenhead – Manchester 52 km
- Birkenhead – Stoke-on-Trent 70 km
- Birkenhead – Bradford 94 km
- Birkenhead – Sheffield 103 km
- Birkenhead – Leeds 107 km
- Birkenhead – Wolverhampton 108 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Birkenhead?
By road it is 343 km (213 miles) from London to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 287 km (179 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Birkenhead?
About 4 h 19 min on the fastest route (343 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Birkenhead from London?
Birkenhead is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 318°.
How long is the flight from London to Birkenhead?
A direct flight would take about 52 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.