Leeds to Edinburgh Distance
262 km · 163 miles · 50 min flight
The distance from Leeds to Edinburgh is 262 km (163 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 50 min. Leeds and Edinburgh are on the same time.
Leeds
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
- Kilometres
- 262
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 163
- 141 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 50 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Leeds | North-northwest (337°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Edinburgh | South-southeast (156°) |
| Halfway point | 54.88° N, 2.35° W |
| Leeds coordinates | 53.80° N, 1.55° W |
| Edinburgh coordinates | 55.95° N, 3.20° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Leeds?
262 kilometres or 163 miles (141 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Leeds to Edinburgh?
About 50 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Leeds and Edinburgh?
Leeds and Edinburgh are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Edinburgh from Leeds?
Edinburgh lies to the north-northwest of Leeds (initial bearing 337°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.