Distance from Edinburgh to Luton
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How far is Edinburgh from Luton?
Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Luton (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 489 km in a straight line, that is 304 miles or 264 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Edinburgh, Luton lies to the south-east (initial bearing 157°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.9239°, -1.7392°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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 – Bradford 257 km
- Edinburgh – Leeds 262 km
- Edinburgh – Manchester 282 km
- Edinburgh – Liverpool 283 km
Other distances from Luton
- Luton – Milton Keynes 29 km
- Luton – Archway 40 km
- Luton – Islington 44 km
- Luton – London 46 km
- Luton – City of Westminster 47 km
- Luton – Northampton 52 km
- Luton – Reading 61 km
- Luton – Bexley 62 km
- Luton – Southend-on-Sea 87 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Luton?
The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Luton is 489 km (304 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Luton from Edinburgh?
Luton is to the south-east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 157°.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Luton?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 7 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.