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Distance from Reading to Blackpool

Straight line

298 km
185 mi · 161 NM

By road

361 km
224 mi

Travel time

4 h 25 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Blackpool?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Blackpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 298 km in a straight line, that is 185 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Blackpool is 361 km (224 miles), about 4 h 25 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Blackpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6410°, -1.9825°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Reading from Blackpool?

By road it is 361 km (224 miles) from Reading to Blackpool; in a straight line it is 298 km (185 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Blackpool?

About 4 h 25 min on the fastest route (361 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Blackpool from Reading?

Blackpool is to the north-west of Reading, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Blackpool?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.