How far is London from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 357 miles / 574 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LGW) is 438 miles / 705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 13 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 356.914 miles
- 574.397 kilometers
- 310.150 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- 356.476 miles
- 573.692 kilometers
- 309.769 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to London generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 171 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (LGW)
| British Airways |
| easyJet |