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Distance from Sunderland to Birkenhead

Straight line

199 km
124 mi · 108 NM

By road

272 km
169 mi

Travel time

3 h 17 min
flight ≈ 45 min

Direction

SSW 213°
initial bearing

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How far is Sunderland from Birkenhead?

Sunderland (United Kingdom) and Birkenhead (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 199 km in a straight line, that is 124 miles or 108 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Sunderland to Birkenhead is 272 km (169 miles), about 3 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Sunderland, Birkenhead lies to the south-west (initial bearing 213°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1518°, -2.2134°.

A direct flight would take about 45 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 Sunderland from Birkenhead?

By road it is 272 km (169 miles) from Sunderland to Birkenhead; in a straight line it is 199 km (124 miles).

How long is the drive from Sunderland to Birkenhead?

About 3 h 17 min on the fastest route (272 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Birkenhead from Sunderland?

Birkenhead is to the south-west of Sunderland, at an initial bearing of 213°.

How long is the flight from Sunderland to Birkenhead?

A direct flight would take about 45 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.