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How far is Qingdao from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Qingdao (Qingdao Liuting International Airport) is 5275 miles / 8489 kilometers / 4584 nautical miles.

Edinburgh Airport – Qingdao Liuting International Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Qingdao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5275.089 miles
  • 8489.434 kilometers
  • 4583.927 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
  • 5261.677 miles
  • 8467.848 kilometers
  • 4572.272 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 Qingdao?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is 10 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Qingdao generates about 620 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 620 kilograms equals 1 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Qingdao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO).

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 Qingdao Liuting International Airport
City: Qingdao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TAO
ICAO Code: ZSQD
Coordinates: 36°15′57″N, 120°22′26″E