Distance from Wolverhampton to Birmingham
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How far is Wolverhampton from Birmingham?
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are very close to each other: 19.1 km in a straight line, that is 11.8 miles or 10.3 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wolverhampton to Birmingham is 27.7 km (17.2 miles), about 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 45% longer than the straight line.
From Wolverhampton, Birmingham lies to the south-east (initial bearing 127°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.5335°, -2.0113°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Wolverhampton
Other distances from Birmingham
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wolverhampton from Birmingham?
By road it is 27.7 km (17.2 miles) from Wolverhampton to Birmingham; in a straight line it is 19.1 km (11.8 miles).
How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
About 27 min on the fastest route (27.7 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Birmingham from Wolverhampton?
Birmingham is to the south-east of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 127°.
How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
A direct flight would take about 31 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.