How far is Washington D.C. from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3477 miles / 5595 kilometers / 3021 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3476.752 miles
- 5595.291 kilometers
- 3021.215 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- 3467.900 miles
- 5581.044 kilometers
- 3013.523 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Washington D.C. generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |