Edinburgh – Plymouth distance
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Edinburgh and Plymouth is about 622 km (387 miles), heading S — 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 Edinburgh from Plymouth?
In a straight line, the Edinburgh–Plymouth distance is about 622 km (387 miles), heading S. Over a route this long the road adds up considerably — flying is often the practical option.
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Plymouth?
At an average 90 km/h the straight-line Edinburgh–Plymouth distance would take about 6 h 55 min — which is why this is a flying route: at a ~800 km/h cruise, the airborne time is roughly 0 h 47 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 Edinburgh
- Dundee59 km
- Glasgow67 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne143 km
- Aberdeen149 km
- Sunderland163 km
- Inverness181 km
- Middlesbrough197 km
- Belfast229 km
Distances from Plymouth
- Exeter57 km
- Swansea138 km
- Cardiff139 km
- Bristol161 km
- Bournemouth164 km
- Bath166 km
- Southampton203 km
- Swindon210 km