Distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields
How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields? About 7 mi in a straight line and 10 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields are about 7 mi (12 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 10 mi (17 km), a drive of about 25 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 7 mi / 12 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 10 mi / 17 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 25 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $1 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 54.986, -1.523 |
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
Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields is about 7 mi (12 km) in a straight line, and roughly 10 mi (17 km) by road.