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How far is Dalian from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Dalian (Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport) is 5142 miles / 8276 kilometers / 4468 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Dalian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5142.177 miles
  • 8275.532 kilometers
  • 4468.430 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
  • 5128.364 miles
  • 8253.302 kilometers
  • 4456.427 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 Dalian?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Dalian generates about 602 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 602 kilograms equals 1 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Dalian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).

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 Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
City: Dalian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DLC
ICAO Code: ZYTL
Coordinates: 38°57′56″N, 121°32′20″E