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Distance from Dongguan to Edinburgh

Straight line

9,447 km
5,870 mi · 5,101 NM

By road

12,094 km
7,515 mi

Travel time

142 h 56 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Dongguan from Edinburgh?

Dongguan (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,447 km in a straight line, that is 5,870 miles or 5,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dongguan to Edinburgh is 12,094 km (7,515 miles), about 142 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Dongguan, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 55.6725°, 76.9284°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Dongguan from Edinburgh?

By road it is 12,094 km (7,515 miles) from Dongguan to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 9,447 km (5,870 miles).

How long is the drive from Dongguan to Edinburgh?

About 142 h 56 min on the fastest route (12,094 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Dongguan?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Dongguan, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Dongguan to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.