Distance from Wolverhampton to Sunderland
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How far is Wolverhampton from Sunderland?
Wolverhampton (United Kingdom) and Sunderland (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 263 km in a straight line, that is 163 miles or 142 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Wolverhampton to Sunderland is 318 km (198 miles), about 3 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 21% longer than the straight line.
From Wolverhampton, Sunderland lies to the north (initial bearing 10°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7456°, -1.7628°.
A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Wolverhampton
Other distances from Sunderland
- Sunderland – Leeds 124 km
- Sunderland – Bradford 126 km
- Sunderland – Kingston upon Hull 146 km
- Sunderland – Preston 153 km
- Sunderland – Blackpool 162 km
- Sunderland – Edinburgh 163 km
- Sunderland – Manchester 168 km
- Sunderland – Sheffield 169 km
- Sunderland – Liverpool 196 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Wolverhampton from Sunderland?
By road it is 318 km (198 miles) from Wolverhampton to Sunderland; in a straight line it is 263 km (163 miles).
How long is the drive from Wolverhampton to Sunderland?
About 3 h 45 min on the fastest route (318 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Sunderland from Wolverhampton?
Sunderland is to the north of Wolverhampton, at an initial bearing of 10°.
How long is the flight from Wolverhampton to Sunderland?
A direct flight would take about 50 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.