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Distance from Edinburgh to Delhi

Straight line

6,838 km
4,249 mi · 3,692 NM

By road

9,483 km
5,893 mi

Travel time

109 h 18 min
flight ≈ 9 h 3 min

Direction

E 80°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Delhi?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 6,838 km in a straight line, that is 4,249 miles or 3,692 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Delhi is 9,483 km (5,893 miles), about 109 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 39% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Delhi lies to the east (initial bearing 80°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into India. The halfway point is at 49.5129°, 47.6009°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 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 Delhi?

By road it is 9,483 km (5,893 miles) from Edinburgh to Delhi; in a straight line it is 6,838 km (4,249 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Delhi?

About 109 h 18 min on the fastest route (9,483 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Delhi from Edinburgh?

Delhi is to the east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 80°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 3 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.