How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 5165 miles / 8312 kilometers / 4488 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5164.710 miles
- 8311.795 kilometers
- 4488.010 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- 5152.300 miles
- 8291.823 kilometers
- 4477.226 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 10 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Los Angeles generates about 605 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 605 kilograms equals 1 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |