How far is Edinburgh from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 332 miles / 534 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) is 405 miles / 651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 34 minutes.
London Heathrow Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from London to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 331.933 miles
- 534.194 kilometers
- 288.442 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- 331.521 miles
- 533.531 kilometers
- 288.084 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 London to Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Edinburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from London to Edinburgh generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| 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 London (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI)
| American Airlines |
| British Airways |
| Iberia Airlines |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |