Distance from Wolverhampton to Leicester
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How far is Wolverhampton from Leicester?
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Leicester (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 67.4 km in a straight line, that is 41.9 miles or 36.4 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wolverhampton to Leicester is 89.1 km (55.4 miles), about 1 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.
From Wolverhampton, Leicester lies to the east (initial bearing 85°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6131°, -1.6276°.
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 Leicester
- Leicester – Nottingham 35 km
- Leicester – Coventry 36 km
- Leicester – Derby 39 km
- Leicester – Northampton 46 km
- Leicester – Birmingham 55 km
- Leicester – Milton Keynes 71 km
- Leicester – Stoke-on-Trent 82 km
- Leicester – Sheffield 86 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wolverhampton from Leicester?
By road it is 89.1 km (55.4 miles) from Wolverhampton to Leicester; in a straight line it is 67.4 km (41.9 miles).
How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Leicester?
About 1 h 11 min on the fastest route (89.1 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Leicester from Wolverhampton?
Leicester is to the east of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 85°.
How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Leicester?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.