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How far is Seoul from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 5357 miles / 8621 kilometers / 4655 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5356.874 miles
  • 8621.053 kilometers
  • 4654.996 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
  • 5342.903 miles
  • 8598.569 kilometers
  • 4642.856 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Seoul generates about 631 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 631 kilograms equals 1 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

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 Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E