How far is Foula from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 293 miles / 471 kilometers / 254 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Foula (FOA) is 459 miles / 738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 55 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Foula Airfield
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Distance from Edinburgh to Foula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Foula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 292.731 miles
- 471.104 kilometers
- 254.376 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- 292.235 miles
- 470.306 kilometers
- 253.945 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 Foula?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Foula?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Foula Airfield (FOA)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Foula generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 150 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 Foula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Foula Airfield (FOA).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |