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Distance from Edinburgh to Dongguan

Straight line

9,447 km
5,870 mi · 5,101 NM

By road

12,107 km
7,523 mi

Travel time

142 h 54 min
flight ≈ 12 h 19 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Dongguan?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 9,447 km in a straight line, that is 5,870 miles or 5,101 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Dongguan is 12,107 km (7,523 miles), about 142 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Dongguan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 55.6725°, 76.9284°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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 Dongguan?

By road it is 12,107 km (7,523 miles) from Edinburgh to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 9,447 km (5,870 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Dongguan?

About 142 h 54 min on the fastest route (12,107 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Edinburgh?

Dongguan is to the north-east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 19 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.