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How far is Altenburg from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 737 miles / 1187 kilometers / 641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Altenburg (AOC) is 1067 miles / 1717 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 44 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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737
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Distance from Edinburgh to Altenburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Altenburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 737.495 miles
  • 1186.884 kilometers
  • 640.866 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
  • 735.461 miles
  • 1183.610 kilometers
  • 639.098 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Altenburg generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E