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How far is Aberdeen, SD, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Regional Airport) is 3897 miles / 6271 kilometers / 3386 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Aberdeen Regional Airport

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3897
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6271
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3386
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Distance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3896.730 miles
  • 6271.178 kilometers
  • 3386.165 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3885.053 miles
  • 6252.387 kilometers
  • 3376.019 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Aberdeen?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Aberdeen generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Aberdeen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination Aberdeen Regional Airport
City: Aberdeen, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABR
ICAO Code: KABR
Coordinates: 45°26′56″N, 98°25′18″W