The straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom to Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 534 km (332 miles).Edinburgh is NNW of London.
Distance (km)
534
straight line
Distance (miles)
332
straight line
Flight Time
1 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
339° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 1 hr 12 min | 534 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 8 hr 42 min | ~694 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
| Train | 5 hr 18 min | ~641 km | Estimated, 120 km/h avg (where available) |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | London, United Kingdom |
| To | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Straight-line Distance | 534 km (332 miles) |
| Bearing | 339° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (London) | 51.5074°, -0.1278° |
| Coordinates (Edinburgh) | 55.9533°, -3.1883° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Edinburgh is 534 km (332 miles). Edinburgh is NNW of London.
A direct flight from London to Edinburgh takes approximately 1 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from London to Edinburgh takes approximately 8 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Edinburgh is NNW (339 degrees) from London.
The distance from Edinburgh to London is the same: 534 km (332 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.