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Distance from Northampton to Blackpool

Straight line

227 km
141 mi · 123 NM

By road

281 km
175 mi

Travel time

3 h 22 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NW 321°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Blackpool?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 227 km in a straight line, that is 141 miles or 123 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Blackpool is 281 km (175 miles), about 3 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 321°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.0383°, -1.9470°.

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 Northampton from Blackpool?

By road it is 281 km (175 miles) from Northampton to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 227 km (141 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Blackpool?

About 3 h 22 min on the fastest route (281 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Northampton?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 321°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Blackpool?

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.