Distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh
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How far is Cardiff from Edinburgh?
Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 498 km in a straight line, that is 309 miles or 269 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cardiff, Edinburgh lies to the north (initial bearing 360°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7160°, -3.1878°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
Other distances from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cardiff from Edinburgh?
The straight-line distance between Cardiff and Edinburgh is 498 km (309 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Cardiff?
Edinburgh is to the north of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 360°.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.