How far is Edinburgh from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 3477 miles / 5595 kilometers / 3021 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3476.752 miles
- 5595.291 kilometers
- 3021.215 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- 3467.900 miles
- 5581.044 kilometers
- 3013.523 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 Washington D.C. to Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Edinburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Edinburgh generates about 392 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 392 kilograms equals 864 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |