Distance from Manchester to Reading
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How far is Manchester from Reading?
Manchester (United Kingdom) and Reading (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 241 km in a straight line, that is 150 miles or 130 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Manchester, Reading lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4703°, -1.5897°.
A direct flight would take about 48 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 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
- Manchester – Derby 80 km
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from Reading?
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Reading is 241 km (150 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Reading from Manchester?
Reading is to the south of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 159°.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Reading?
A direct flight would take about 48 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.