Distance from Edinburgh to Birmingham
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How far is Edinburgh from Birmingham?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Birmingham (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 395 km in a straight line, that is 246 miles or 214 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Edinburgh, Birmingham lies to the south (initial bearing 167°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.2185°, -2.5209°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h (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 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
Other distances from Birmingham
- Birmingham – Wolverhampton 19 km
- Birmingham – Coventry 28 km
- Birmingham – Leicester 55 km
- Birmingham – Derby 57 km
- Birmingham – Stoke-on-Trent 61 km
- Birmingham – Nottingham 73 km
- Birmingham – Northampton 74 km
- Birmingham – Milton Keynes 92 km
- Birmingham – Sheffield 104 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Birmingham?
The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Birmingham is 395 km (246 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Birmingham from Edinburgh?
Birmingham is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 167°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Birmingham?
A direct flight would take about 1 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.