Birmingham, United Kingdom to Gothenburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.4 miles 1053.1 km · straight line
1175.6 miles actual route 1891.9 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
£178 - £219 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Gothenburg?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Gothenburg is 654.4 miles (1053.1 km) as the crow flies. Gothenburg is located NE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.6 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Gothenburg is in Sweden.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Gothenburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Gothenburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min £178 - £219 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Gothenburg

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM