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Distance from Islington to Edinburgh

Straight line

532 km
331 mi · 287 NM

By road

647 km
402 mi

Travel time

7 h 50 min
flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Islington from Edinburgh?

Islington (United Kingdom) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 532 km in a straight line, that is 331 miles or 287 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Islington to Edinburgh is 647 km (402 miles), about 7 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 22% longer than the straight line.

From Islington, Edinburgh lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 53.7541°, -1.5684°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Islington from Edinburgh?

By road it is 647 km (402 miles) from Islington to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 532 km (331 miles).

How long is the drive from Islington to Edinburgh?

About 7 h 50 min on the fastest route (647 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Islington?

Edinburgh is to the north of Islington, at an initial bearing of 339°.

How long is the flight from Islington to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.