Distance from Leicester to Sheffield
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Leicester0 mLeicester is a city, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands, with a population of 388,348 in 2024. The greater Leice…
Sheffield0 mSheffield is a city in South Yorkshire, England, situated 29 miles (47 km) south of Leeds and 32 miles (51 km) east of Manchester. It is the second largest city in Yorkshire and the administrative centre of the larger…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Leicester to Sheffield?
It is 86 km in a straight line from Leicester to Sheffield. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Leicester to Sheffield?
A direct flight takes about 51 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Leicester to Sheffield?
Around 1 h 26 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.