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How far is Frankfurt from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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643
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1034
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558
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Distance from Edinburgh to Frankfurt

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Frankfurt. 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 Edinburgh to Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Frankfurt 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 Edinburgh to Frankfurt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Airport information

Origin Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W
Destination Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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