Edinburgh – Manchester distance
288km
Straight-line distance · 179 miles
DirectionSSE · 167°
Est. time (90 km/h)3 h 12 min
Midpoint54.685, -2.708
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is about 288 km (179 miles), heading SSE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Manchester?
In a straight line, the Edinburgh–Manchester distance is about 288 km (179 miles), heading SSE.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Edinburgh–Manchester distance would take about 3 h 12 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
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
- Glasgow67 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne143 km
- Aberdeen149 km
- Sunderland163 km
- Inverness181 km
- Middlesbrough197 km
- Belfast229 km