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How far is Kiruna from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 1116 miles / 1796 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Kiruna (KRN) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Kiruna Airport

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1796
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Distance from Edinburgh to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1115.755 miles
  • 1795.634 kilometers
  • 969.565 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
  • 1112.531 miles
  • 1790.444 kilometers
  • 966.763 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Kiruna Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Kiruna generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Kiruna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kiruna Airport (KRN).

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E