How far is Edinburgh from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh (EDI) is 874 miles / 1407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 37 minutes.
Frankfurt Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 642.698 miles
- 1034.323 kilometers
- 558.490 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- 641.247 miles
- 1031.987 kilometers
- 557.228 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 Frankfurt to Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Edinburgh?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Edinburgh is 1 hour. Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Frankfurt.
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Edinburgh generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Edinburgh (EDI)
| Lufthansa |