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Distance from Edinburgh to Newport

Straight line

486 km
302 mi · 262 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Newport?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Newport (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 486 km in a straight line, that is 302 miles or 262 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Edinburgh, Newport lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7699°, -3.0923°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Newport?

The straight-line distance between Edinburgh and Newport is 486 km (302 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Newport from Edinburgh?

Newport is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Newport?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.