Distance from London to Blackpool
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How far is London from Blackpool?
London (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 324 km in a straight line, that is 201 miles or 175 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Blackpool is 385 km (239 miles), about 4 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.
From London, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 324°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6716°, -1.5492°.
A direct flight would take about 54 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 Blackpool
- Blackpool – Preston 23 km
- Blackpool – Liverpool 45 km
- Blackpool – Birkenhead 47 km
- Blackpool – Manchester 65 km
- Blackpool – Bradford 85 km
- Blackpool – Leeds 99 km
- Blackpool – Stoke-on-Trent 107 km
- Blackpool – Sheffield 115 km
- Blackpool – Derby 144 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Blackpool?
By road it is 385 km (239 miles) from London to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 324 km (201 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Blackpool?
About 4 h 42 min on the fastest route (385 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Blackpool from London?
Blackpool is to the north-west of London, at an initial bearing of 324°.
How long is the flight from London to Blackpool?
A direct flight would take about 54 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.