Copenhagen to Durham, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.7 miles 900.8 km · straight line
671.7 miles estimated 1081 km · driving distance
13h 31min estimated drive time
DKK 878 - DKK 1081 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Durham, United Kingdom?

The distance from Copenhagen to Durham, United Kingdom is 559.7 miles (900.8 km) as the crow flies. Durham, United Kingdom is located W of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.7 miles, taking about 13h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Durham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Durham, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Copenhagen to Durham, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 31min DKK 878 - DKK 1081 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 13min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 34min $81–$235* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Durham, United Kingdom
54.78°N, 1.57°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients