Brighton – Edinburgh distance
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Brighton and Edinburgh is about 605 km (376 miles), heading NNW — at this range flying is usually the practical choice, and the crow-flies figure above is close to the actual flight route.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Brighton from Edinburgh?
In a straight line, the Brighton–Edinburgh distance is about 605 km (376 miles), heading NNW. Over a route this long the road adds up considerably — flying is often the practical option.
How long does it take to get from Brighton to Edinburgh?
At an average 90 km/h the straight-line Brighton–Edinburgh distance would take about 6 h 43 min — which is why this is a flying route: at a ~800 km/h cruise, the airborne time is roughly 0 h 45 min, plus boarding and taxiing.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Brighton
- Portsmouth65 km
- London76 km
- Southampton88 km
- Reading91 km
- Luton118 km
- Bournemouth123 km
- Oxford129 km
- Swindon140 km
Distances from Edinburgh
- Dundee59 km
- Glasgow67 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne143 km
- Aberdeen149 km
- Sunderland163 km
- Inverness181 km
- Middlesbrough197 km
- Belfast229 km