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

697.1 miles 1121.8 km · straight line
992.9 miles actual route 1597.9 km · driving distance
22h 11min estimated drive time
£151 - £185 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Milan?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Milan is 697.1 miles (1121.8 km) as the crow flies. Milan is located SE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 992.9 miles, taking about 22h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Milan is in Italy.

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 Milan. 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 Milan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 11min £151 - £185 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 37min $79–$149* Budget
Train ~28h 50min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Milan

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Milan
45.46°N, 9.19°E
Europe/Rome
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM