Copenhagen to Newcastle upon Tyne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.7 miles 899.1 km · straight line
670.4 miles estimated 1078.9 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
DKK 877 - DKK 1079 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance from Copenhagen to Newcastle upon Tyne is 558.7 miles (899.1 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle upon Tyne is located W of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 670.4 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min DKK 877 - DKK 1079 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $80–$235* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Newcastle upon Tyne
54.98°N, 1.62°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients