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Distance from Bogotá to Edinburgh

Straight line

8,400 km
5,220 mi · 4,536 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Bogotá from Edinburgh?

Bogotá (Colombia) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,400 km in a straight line, that is 5,220 miles or 4,536 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bogotá, Edinburgh lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Colombia into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 35.1007°, -49.9361°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h (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 Bogotá from Edinburgh?

The straight-line distance between Bogotá and Edinburgh is 8,400 km (5,220 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Bogotá?

Edinburgh is to the north-east of Bogotá, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Bogotá to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 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.