How far is Sanming from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 5798 miles / 9330 kilometers / 5038 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5797.657 miles
- 9330.424 kilometers
- 5038.026 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- 5786.228 miles
- 9312.032 kilometers
- 5028.095 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Shaxian Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sanming?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Sanming is 8 hours. Sanming is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Sanming generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |