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Distance from Edinburgh to Northampton

Straight line

439 km
273 mi · 237 NM

By road

549 km
341 mi

Travel time

6 h 33 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

SSE 159°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Northampton?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Northampton (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 439 km in a straight line, that is 273 miles or 237 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Northampton is 549 km (341 miles), about 6 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Northampton lies to the south (initial bearing 159°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.1066°, -1.9883°.

A direct flight would take about 1 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 Northampton?

By road it is 549 km (341 miles) from Edinburgh to Northampton; in a straight line it is 439 km (273 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Northampton?

About 6 h 33 min on the fastest route (549 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Northampton from Edinburgh?

Northampton is to the south of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 159°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Northampton?

A direct flight would take about 1 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.