London – Manchester distance
256km
Straight-line distance · 159 miles
DirectionNNW · 327°
Est. time (90 km/h)2 h 51 min
Midpoint52.467, -1.165
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between London and Manchester is about 256 km (159 miles), heading NNW — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Manchester?
In a straight line, the London–Manchester distance is about 256 km (159 miles), heading NNW.
How long does it take to get from London to Manchester?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line London–Manchester distance would take about 2 h 51 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.
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- Brighton76 km
- Milton Keynes77 km
- Cambridge79 km
- Oxford83 km
- Northampton97 km
- Portsmouth103 km