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How far is Margate from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 6299 miles / 10137 kilometers / 5473 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Margate

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6298.755 miles
  • 10136.863 kilometers
  • 5473.468 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
  • 6317.990 miles
  • 10167.819 kilometers
  • 5490.183 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 Margate?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Margate Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Margate generates about 757 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 757 kilograms equals 1 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Margate

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Margate Airport (MGH).

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 Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E