How far is Trincomalee from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 5522 miles / 8887 kilometers / 4799 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – China Bay Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Trincomalee
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Trincomalee. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5522.053 miles
- 8886.883 kilometers
- 4798.533 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- 5519.765 miles
- 8883.200 kilometers
- 4796.544 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 Trincomalee?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to China Bay Airport is 10 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Trincomalee?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and China Bay Airport (TRR)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Trincomalee generates about 653 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 653 kilograms equals 1 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Trincomalee
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and China Bay Airport (TRR).
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 | China Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Trincomalee |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | TRR |
| ICAO Code: | VCCT |
| Coordinates: | 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E |