Edinburgh – Glasgow distance
67km
Straight-line distance · 42 miles
DirectionW · 262°
Est. time (90 km/h)0 h 45 min
Midpoint55.910, -3.728
In a straight line, Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 67 km (42 miles) apart, heading W — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?
In a straight line, the Edinburgh–Glasgow distance is about 67 km (42 miles), heading W. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Edinburgh and Glasgow would take about 0 h 45 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
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 Edinburgh
- Dundee59 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne143 km
- Aberdeen149 km
- Sunderland163 km
- Inverness181 km
- Middlesbrough197 km
- Belfast229 km
- Blackpool238 km
Distances from Glasgow
- Dundee104 km
- Belfast176 km
- Inverness179 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne190 km
- Aberdeen194 km
- Sunderland211 km
- Middlesbrough239 km
- Blackpool241 km