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How far is Derry from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Derry (City of Derry Airport) is 161 miles / 260 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Derry (LDY) is 229 miles / 369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 27 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – City of Derry Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Derry

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.452 miles
  • 259.832 kilometers
  • 140.298 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
  • 160.957 miles
  • 259.036 kilometers
  • 139.868 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 Derry?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to City of Derry Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Derry?

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Derry.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and City of Derry Airport (LDY)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Derry generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Derry

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and City of Derry Airport (LDY).

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 City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W