Birmingham – Swansea distance
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Birmingham and Swansea is about 169 km (105 miles), heading WSW — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Birmingham from Swansea?
In a straight line, the Birmingham–Swansea distance is about 169 km (105 miles), heading WSW.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Swansea?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Birmingham–Swansea distance would take about 1 h 53 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Birmingham
- Wolverhampton19 km
- Coventry28 km
- Leicester55 km
- Derby57 km
- Stoke-on-Trent61 km
- Gloucester72 km
- Nottingham73 km
- Northampton74 km
Distances from Swansea
- Cardiff55 km
- Bristol95 km
- Exeter104 km
- Bath113 km
- Gloucester120 km
- Plymouth138 km
- Swindon150 km
- Wolverhampton164 km