Gothenburg to York, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

567.9 miles 914 km · straight line
681.5 miles estimated 1096.8 km · driving distance
13h 43min estimated drive time
SEK 1283 - SEK 1579 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from York, United Kingdom?

The distance from Gothenburg to York, United Kingdom is 567.9 miles (914 km) as the crow flies. York, United Kingdom is located WSW of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 681.5 miles, taking about 13h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while York, 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 Gothenburg and York, 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 Gothenburg to York, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 43min SEK 1283 - SEK 1579 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 28min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 50min $82–$239* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
York, United Kingdom
53.96°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients