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How far is Birmingham from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) is 87 miles / 141 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Birmingham (BHX) is 104 miles / 168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 57 minutes.

London Heathrow Airport – Birmingham Airport

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Distance from London to Birmingham

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Birmingham. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 87.398 miles
  • 140.654 kilometers
  • 75.947 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 87.254 miles
  • 140.422 kilometers
  • 75.822 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Birmingham?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Birmingham?

There is no time difference between London and Birmingham.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX)

On average, flying from London to Birmingham generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Birmingham

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W