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How far is Hengchun from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 6150 miles / 9897 kilometers / 5344 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Hengchun Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6149.991 miles
  • 9897.451 kilometers
  • 5344.196 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
  • 6139.451 miles
  • 9880.488 kilometers
  • 5335.037 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Hengchun Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Hengchun generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 625 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Hengchun

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Hengchun Airport (HCN).

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 Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E