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Distance from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Straight line

359 km
223 mi · 194 NM

By road

452 km
281 mi

Travel time

5 h 30 min
flight ≈ 57 min

Direction

NNW 339°
initial bearing

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How far is Nottingham from Edinburgh?

Nottingham (United Kingdom) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 359 km in a straight line, that is 223 miles or 194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nottingham to Edinburgh is 452 km (281 miles), about 5 h 30 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 26% longer than the straight line.

From Nottingham, Edinburgh lies to the north (initial bearing 339°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 54.4571°, -2.1360°.

A direct flight would take about 57 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 Nottingham from Edinburgh?

By road it is 452 km (281 miles) from Nottingham to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 359 km (223 miles).

How long is the drive from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

About 5 h 30 min on the fastest route (452 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Nottingham?

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

How long is the flight from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 57 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.