Flight Time from Portsmouth to Reading
The flight from Portsmouth to Reading covers about 46 mi and takes roughly 35 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Portsmouth and Reading are about 46 mi (74 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 59 mi (96 km), a drive of about 1 hr 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 46 mi / 74 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 59 mi / 96 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $7 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.128, -1.032 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Portsmouth to Reading is about 46 mi (74 km) in a straight line, and roughly 59 mi (96 km) by road.