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

962.5 miles 1549 km · straight line
1142.4 miles actual route 1838.5 km · driving distance
18h 42min estimated drive time
£173 - £213 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Warsaw?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Warsaw is 962.5 miles (1549 km) as the crow flies. Warsaw is located E of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.4 miles, taking about 18h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Warsaw is in Poland.

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 Warsaw. 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 Warsaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 42min £173 - £213 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 26min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~24h 19min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Warsaw

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Warsaw
52.23°N, 21.01°E
Europe/Warsaw
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM