Distance from Manchester to Derby
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How far is Manchester from Derby?
Manchester (United Kingdom) and Derby (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 80.3 km in a straight line, that is 49.9 miles or 43.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Manchester, Derby lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.2025°, -1.8546°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Manchester
- Manchester – Preston 44 km
- Manchester – Bradford 47 km
- Manchester – Liverpool 50 km
- Manchester – Sheffield 52 km
- Manchester – Birkenhead 52 km
- Manchester – Stoke-on-Trent 53 km
- Manchester – Leeds 57 km
- Manchester – Blackpool 65 km
Other distances from Derby
- Derby – Nottingham 22 km
- Derby – Leicester 39 km
- Derby – Stoke-on-Trent 48 km
- Derby – Sheffield 51 km
- Derby – Birmingham 57 km
- Derby – Wolverhampton 57 km
- Derby – Coventry 57 km
- Derby – Northampton 85 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from Derby?
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Derby is 80.3 km (49.9 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Derby from Manchester?
Derby is to the south-east of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 140°.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Derby?
A direct flight would take about 36 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.