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How far is Sligo from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Sligo (SXL) is 304 miles / 489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport – Sligo Airport

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Distance from Edinburgh to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 237.168 miles
  • 381.685 kilometers
  • 206.093 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
  • 236.492 miles
  • 380.598 kilometers
  • 205.506 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Sligo Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Sligo?

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Sligo.

Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Edinburgh to Sligo generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 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 Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W