Edinburgh to Glasgow: Exactly 67 km (42 mi)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom → Glasgow, United Kingdom

67
Kilometers
42
Miles
~35 min
Flight time (est.)
~87 km
Rough road-length estimate

36 nautical miles · Direction: nearby

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Edinburgh to Glasgow is 67 km (42 miles). Glasgow lies roughly west of Edinburgh; the initial great-circle bearing is 262° (W). It is a domestic route within United Kingdom.

Coordinates & Bearing

Edinburgh (Scotland, United Kingdom) sits at 55.9533°N, 3.1883°W; Glasgow (Scotland, United Kingdom) is at 55.8642°N, 4.2518°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 262° (W); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Edinburgh to Glasgow

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~35 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~87 km · ~1h 5min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Edinburgh to Glasgow: about 87 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Edinburgh and Glasgow lies at approximately 55.9099°N, 3.7207°W — the position that is an equal 34 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Edinburgh and Glasgow both use the Europe/London time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Edinburgh from Glasgow?

The straight-line distance from Edinburgh to Glasgow is approximately 67 km (42 miles, 36 nautical miles).

What direction is Glasgow from Edinburgh?

Glasgow lies roughly west of Edinburgh; the initial great-circle bearing is 262° (W).

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Estimated flight time is about 35 min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule, and over such a short distance airport time dominates; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Edinburgh to Glasgow?

Rough road-length estimate for Edinburgh to Glasgow: about 87 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Glasgow?

Edinburgh and Glasgow both use the Europe/London time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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