How far is London from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 3416 miles / 5498 kilometers / 2969 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – London International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3416.165 miles
- 5497.785 kilometers
- 2968.566 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- 3406.495 miles
- 5482.222 kilometers
- 2960.163 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to London International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?
The time difference between Edinburgh and London is 5 hours. London is 5 hours behind Edinburgh.
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London International Airport (YXU)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to London generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London International Airport (YXU).
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 | London International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXU |
| ICAO Code: | CYXU |
| Coordinates: | 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W |