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Distance from Manchester to Dublin

Straight line

267 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

319 km
198 mi

Travel time

5 h 58 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

W 268°
initial bearing

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How far is Manchester from Dublin?

Manchester (United Kingdom) and Dublin (Ireland) are a medium distance apart: 267 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Manchester to Dublin is 319 km (198 miles), about 5 h 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Manchester, Dublin lies to the west (initial bearing 268°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Ireland. The halfway point is at 53.4238°, -4.2466°.

A direct flight would take about 50 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 Manchester from Dublin?

By road it is 319 km (198 miles) from Manchester to Dublin; in a straight line it is 267 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Manchester to Dublin?

About 5 h 58 min on the fastest route (319 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dublin from Manchester?

Dublin is to the west of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 268°.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Dublin?

A direct flight would take about 50 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.