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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 3752 miles / 6039 kilometers / 3261 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3752.313 miles
  • 6038.762 kilometers
  • 3260.671 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
  • 3741.198 miles
  • 6020.874 kilometers
  • 3251.012 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Minneapolis generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W