Questions › Chapter 4: A modern, thriving society
About how far is it from John O'Groats in Scotland to Land's End in England?
- AAbout 2,870 miles
- BAbout 370 miles
- CAbout 870 milesRight answer
- DAbout 1,870 miles
Answer: About 870 miles
It is the longest distance across the mainland: about 870 miles, or roughly 1,400 kilometres, from Scotland's north coast to England's south-west corner.
From chapter 4 of the handbook, "A modern, thriving society", section "The UK today". Practice question 294 of 651, written in our own words.