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Distance from Edinburgh to Bangkok

Straight line

9,583 km
5,954 mi · 5,174 NM

By road

13,185 km
8,193 mi

Travel time

155 h 56 min
flight ≈ 12 h 29 min

Direction

ENE 71°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Bangkok?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 9,583 km in a straight line, that is 5,954 miles or 5,174 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Bangkok is 13,185 km (8,193 miles), about 155 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 38% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 71°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Thailand. The halfway point is at 46.8472°, 67.5362°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 29 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 Edinburgh from Bangkok?

By road it is 13,185 km (8,193 miles) from Edinburgh to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 9,583 km (5,954 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Bangkok?

About 155 h 56 min on the fastest route (13,185 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Edinburgh?

Bangkok is to the east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 71°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 29 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.