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Distance from Edinburgh to Suzhou

Straight line

8,975 km
5,577 mi · 4,846 NM

By road

11,721 km
7,283 mi

Travel time

138 h 46 min
flight ≈ 11 h 43 min

Direction

NE 46°
initial bearing

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How far is Edinburgh from Suzhou?

Edinburgh (United Kingdom) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 8,975 km in a straight line, that is 5,577 miles or 4,846 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Edinburgh to Suzhou is 11,721 km (7,283 miles), about 138 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Edinburgh, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 46°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into China. The halfway point is at 62.0568°, 80.0032°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 11,721 km (7,283 miles) from Edinburgh to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 8,975 km (5,577 miles).

How long is the drive from Edinburgh to Suzhou?

About 138 h 46 min on the fastest route (11,721 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Edinburgh?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Edinburgh, at an initial bearing of 46°.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 43 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.