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Distance from Wuhan to Edinburgh

Straight line

8,749 km
5,436 mi · 4,724 NM

By road

11,187 km
6,951 mi

Travel time

132 h 44 min
flight ≈ 11 h 26 min

Direction

NNW 330°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Edinburgh?

Wuhan (China) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 8,749 km in a straight line, that is 5,436 miles or 4,724 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Edinburgh is 11,187 km (6,951 miles), about 132 h 44 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Wuhan, Edinburgh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 330°). The route crosses from China into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 59.7143°, 74.7679°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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 Wuhan from Edinburgh?

By road it is 11,187 km (6,951 miles) from Wuhan to Edinburgh; in a straight line it is 8,749 km (5,436 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Edinburgh?

About 132 h 44 min on the fastest route (11,187 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Edinburgh from Wuhan?

Edinburgh is to the north-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 330°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Edinburgh?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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.