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

1834.7 miles 2952.6 km · straight line
1558 miles actual route 2507.4 km · driving distance
31h 54min estimated drive time
£236 - £291 estimated fuel cost
~4h 11min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Tenerife?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Tenerife is 1834.7 miles (2952.6 km) as the crow flies. Tenerife is located SSW of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1558 miles, taking about 31h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 11min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Tenerife is in Spain.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Tenerife. 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 Tenerife

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 54min £236 - £291 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 17min $125–$234* Budget
Train ~41h 28min $187–$545* Comfort

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Tenerife
28.29°N, 16.63°W
Atlantic/Canary
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 612 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 153 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM