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How far is London from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 307 miles / 495 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LTN) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 7 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Luton Airport

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307
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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)
  • 307.315 miles
  • 494.575 kilometers
  • 267.049 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
  • 306.903 miles
  • 493.912 kilometers
  • 266.691 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 Luton Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to London generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Luton Airport (LTN).

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W

Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LTN)

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