Distance from Edinburgh to Bradford
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How far is Edinburgh from Bradford?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Bradford (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 258 km in a straight line, that is 160 miles or 139 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Edinburgh to Bradford is 318 km (198 miles), about 4 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.
From Edinburgh, Bradford lies to the south (initial bearing 158°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.8751°, -2.4549°.
A direct flight would take about 49 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 Edinburgh
- Edinburgh – Glasgow 67 km
- Edinburgh – Sunderland 163 km
- Edinburgh – Belfast 229 km
- Edinburgh – Blackpool 238 km
- Edinburgh – Preston 245 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Other distances from Bradford
- Bradford – Leeds 13 km
- Bradford – Manchester 47 km
- Bradford – Sheffield 49 km
- Bradford – Preston 63 km
- Bradford – Blackpool 85 km
- Bradford – Liverpool 91 km
- Bradford – Stoke-on-Trent 92 km
- Bradford – Kingston upon Hull 93 km
- Bradford – Birkenhead 94 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Bradford?
By road it is 318 km (198 miles) from Edinburgh to Bradford; in a straight line it is 258 km (160 miles).
How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Bradford?
About 4 h 24 min on the fastest route (318 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Bradford from Edinburgh?
Bradford is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 158°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Bradford?
A direct flight would take about 49 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.