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Distance from Edinburgh to Coventry

Straight line

410 km
255 mi · 221 NM

By road

489 km
304 mi

Travel time

5 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 1 min

Direction

SSE 164°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Coventry?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Coventry (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 410 km in a straight line, that is 255 miles or 221 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Coventry is 489 km (304 miles), about 5 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 19% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Coventry lies to the south (initial bearing 164°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1822°, -2.3182°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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 Coventry?

By road it is 489 km (304 miles) from Edinburgh to Coventry; in a straight line it is 410 km (255 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Coventry?

About 5 h 59 min on the fastest route (489 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Coventry from Edinburgh?

Coventry is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 164°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Coventry?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 1 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.