Distance from Reading to Birkenhead
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How far is Reading from Birkenhead?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 256 km in a straight line, that is 159 miles or 138 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Reading, Birkenhead lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4292°, -1.9705°.
A direct flight would take about 49 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 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
Other distances from Birkenhead
- Birkenhead – Liverpool 3 km
- Birkenhead – Preston 46 km
- Birkenhead – Blackpool 47 km
- Birkenhead – Manchester 52 km
- Birkenhead – Stoke-on-Trent 70 km
- Birkenhead – Bradford 94 km
- Birkenhead – Sheffield 103 km
- Birkenhead – Leeds 107 km
- Birkenhead – Wolverhampton 108 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Birkenhead?
The straight-line distance between Reading and Birkenhead is 256 km (159 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Birkenhead from Reading?
Birkenhead is to the north-west of Reading, at an initial bearing of 328°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Birkenhead?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.