How far is London from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 317 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (STN) is 388 miles / 624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 14 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – London Stansted 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)- 317.280 miles
- 510.612 kilometers
- 275.708 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- 316.812 miles
- 509.860 kilometers
- 275.302 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 Stansted Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London Stansted Airport (STN)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to London 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
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 Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |
Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to London (STN)
| easyJet |