How far is Edinburgh from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 5165 miles / 8312 kilometers / 4488 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5164.710 miles
- 8311.795 kilometers
- 4488.010 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- 5152.300 miles
- 8291.823 kilometers
- 4477.226 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 Los Angeles to Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 10 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Edinburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Edinburgh generates about 605 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 605 kilograms equals 1 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |