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Distance from Reading to Liverpool

Straight line

257 km
160 mi · 139 NM

By road

315 km
196 mi

Travel time

3 h 55 min
flight ≈ 49 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Reading from Liverpool?

Reading (United Kingdom) and Liverpool (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 257 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Reading to Liverpool is 315 km (196 miles), about 3 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Reading, Liverpool lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4377°, -1.9523°.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Reading from Liverpool?

By road it is 315 km (196 miles) from Reading to Liverpool; in a straight line it is 257 km (160 miles).

How long is the drive from Reading to Liverpool?

About 3 h 55 min on the fastest route (315 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Liverpool from Reading?

Liverpool is to the north-west of Reading, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Reading to Liverpool?

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.