Distance from Wolverhampton to Derby
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How far is Wolverhampton from Derby?
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Derby (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 57.6 km in a straight line, that is 35.8 miles or 31.1 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wolverhampton to Derby is 71.7 km (44.6 miles), about 58 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.
From Wolverhampton, Derby lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.7546°, -1.8010°.
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 Derby
- Derby – Nottingham 22 km
- Derby – Leicester 39 km
- Derby – Stoke-on-Trent 48 km
- Derby – Sheffield 51 km
- Derby – Birmingham 57 km
- Derby – Coventry 57 km
- Derby – Manchester 80 km
- Derby – Northampton 85 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wolverhampton from Derby?
By road it is 71.7 km (44.6 miles) from Wolverhampton to Derby; in a straight line it is 57.6 km (35.8 miles).
How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Derby?
About 58 min on the fastest route (71.7 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Derby from Wolverhampton?
Derby is to the north-east of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 49°.
How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Derby?
A direct flight would take about 34 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.