How far is Edinburgh from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 5923 miles / 9533 kilometers / 5147 nautical miles.
Hong Kong International Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5923.253 miles
- 9532.551 kilometers
- 5147.166 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- 5913.146 miles
- 9516.286 kilometers
- 5138.383 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 Hong Kong to Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 11 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Edinburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Edinburgh generates about 706 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 706 kilograms equals 1 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |