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Distance from Bergen to Edinburgh

Straight line

703 km
437 mi · 380 NM

By road

3,082 km
1,915 mi

Travel time

36 h 42 min
flight ≈ 1 h 23 min

Direction

SW 229°
initial bearing

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How far is Bergen from Edinburgh?

Bergen (Norway) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are quite far apart: 703 km in a straight line, that is 437 miles or 380 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bergen to Edinburgh is 3,082 km (1,915 miles), about 36 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 338% longer than the straight line.

From Bergen, Edinburgh lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). The route crosses from Norway into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 58.2432°, 0.7972°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bergen from Edinburgh?

By road it is 3,082 km (1,915 miles) from Bergen to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 703 km (437 miles).

How long is the drive from Bergen to Edinburgh?

About 36 h 42 min on the fastest route (3,082 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Bergen?

Edinburgh is to the south-west of Bergen, at an initial bearing of 229°.

How long is the flight from Bergen to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 23 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.