Edinburgh to London flight distance & time (EDI-LTN)

How far is Edinburgh from London by plane? The great circle distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is 495 km / 267 nm, about 53m flight time, with an initial heading of 155° (SSE).

FromEdinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, GB
ToLondon Luton Airport (LTN), London, GB
Distance495 km · 267 nm · 307 mi
Initial heading155° (SSE)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly EDI to LTN nonstop

TypeRange
SAI / Skandinavisk Aero Industri KZ III 270 nm / 500 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 270 nm / 500 km
Fairey Flycatcher 270 nm / 500 km
Piper PA-25 Pawnee 270 nm / 500 km
Fiat G.46 270 nm / 500 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km
Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) 270 nm / 500 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km
Bell Helicopter Bell 430 270 nm / 500 km
Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 270 nm / 500 km
MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 270 nm / 500 km
Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series 270 nm / 500 km
Dewoitine D.26 270 nm / 500 km
B B 270 nm / 500 km
Caudron C.270 Luciole 270 nm / 500 km
Mil Mi-8 270 nm / 500 km
Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 270 nm / 500 km
Antonow / Antonov An-28 275 nm / 509 km
Auster J-1 Autocrat 278 nm / 515 km
Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SA 315B Lama 278 nm / 515 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Edinburgh from London?
The great circle distance between Edinburgh and London is 495 km (267 nm / 307 mi).
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to London?
A direct flight from EDI to LTN takes about 53m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to London?
Yes - 2 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.