Distance from Edinburgh to Alexandria
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Edinburgh (EDI) and Alexandria (DCA) is 5,588.41 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 7h 4min. Similar flight routes: EDI → IAD , EDI → BWI , EDI → RIC , EDI → PHF , GLA → DCA
Bearing: 250.85° (WSW)The initial bearing on the course from Edinburgh to Alexandria is 250.85° and the compass direction is WSW.
Midpoint: 53.45431,-47.13635The geographic midpoint between Edinburgh and Alexandria is in 2,789.27 km distance between both points in a bearing of 250.85°.
Distance: 5,578.54 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Edinburgh and Alexandria is 5,578.54 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Edinburgh and Alexandria is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -5hThe time difference between Edinburgh (Europe/London) and Alexandria (America/New_York) is -5 hours. This means that it is now 10:28 (16.05.2024) in Edinburgh and 05:28 (16.05.2024) in Alexandria.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Edinburgh and Alexandria, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.