Distance from Leeds to South Shields
How far is it from Leeds to South Shields? About 83 mi in a straight line and 108 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Leeds and South Shields are about 83 mi (134 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 108 mi (174 km), a drive of about 1 hr 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 83 mi / 134 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 108 mi / 174 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $14 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 54.398, -1.491 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Leeds to South Shields is about 83 mi (134 km) in a straight line, and roughly 108 mi (174 km) by road.