Distance from London to Birmingham
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How far is London from Birmingham?
London (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 163 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, London to Birmingham is 190 km (118 miles), about 2 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 17% longer than the straight line.
From London, Birmingham lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.9983°, -1.0031°.
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.
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 Birmingham
- Birmingham – Wolverhampton 19 km
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Birmingham?
By road it is 190 km (118 miles) from London to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 163 km (101 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Birmingham?
About 2 h 29 min on the fastest route (190 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Birmingham from London?
Birmingham is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 312°.
How long is the flight from London 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.