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Distance from Luton to Bradford

Straight line

231 km
144 mi · 125 NM

By road

273 km
169 mi

Travel time

3 h 13 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNW 338°
initial bearing

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How far is Luton from Bradford?

Luton (United Kingdom) and Bradford (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 231 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Luton to Bradford is 273 km (169 miles), about 3 h 13 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Luton, Bradford lies to the north (initial bearing 338°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.8387°, -1.0701°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Luton from Bradford?

By road it is 273 km (169 miles) from Luton to Bradford; in a straight line it is 231 km (144 miles).

How long is the drive from Luton to Bradford?

About 3 h 13 min on the fastest route (273 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bradford from Luton?

Bradford is to the north of Luton, at an initial bearing of 338°.

How long is the flight from Luton to Bradford?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.