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

1233.7 miles 1985.4 km · straight line
1915.5 miles actual route 3082.7 km · driving distance
38h 11min estimated drive time
£291 - £358 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Palermo?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Palermo is 1233.7 miles (1985.4 km) as the crow flies. Palermo is located SE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1915.5 miles, taking about 38h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Palermo 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 Palermo. 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 Palermo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 11min £291 - £358 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 49min $153–$287* Budget
Train ~49h 38min $230–$670* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Palermo

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Palermo
38.12°N, 13.36°E
Europe/Rome
14m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 411 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM