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How far is Shannon from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 317 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shannon (SNN) is 421 miles / 677 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 42 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Shannon Airport

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317
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276
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Distance from Edinburgh to Shannon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.388 miles
  • 510.787 kilometers
  • 275.803 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
  • 316.696 miles
  • 509.673 kilometers
  • 275.201 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 Shannon?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shannon?

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Shannon.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shannon Airport (SNN)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Shannon generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Shannon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shannon Airport (SNN).

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 Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W

Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shannon (SNN)

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