How far is Beijing from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 4957 miles / 7977 kilometers / 4307 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4956.681 miles
- 7977.006 kilometers
- 4307.238 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- 4943.163 miles
- 7955.250 kilometers
- 4295.491 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 9 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Beijing?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Beijing is 8 hours. Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Beijing generates about 578 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 578 kilograms equals 1 275 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Beijing Nanyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAY |
| ICAO Code: | ZBNY |
| Coordinates: | 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E |