Lerwick to Edinburgh flight distance & time (LSI-EDI)
How far is Lerwick from Edinburgh by plane? The great circle distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 455 km / 245 nm, about 52m flight time, with an initial heading of 197° (SSW).
| From | Sumburgh Airport (LSI), Lerwick, GB |
|---|---|
| To | Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Edinburgh, GB |
| Distance | 455 km · 245 nm · 282 mi |
| Initial heading | 197° (SSW) |
Airlines on this route
- Flybe (BE)
Aircraft with enough range to fly LSI to EDI nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Cierva C.30 | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-52 Alligator | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Kamow / Kamov Ka-50 Black Shark | 248 nm / 459 km |
| Auster AOP | 250 nm / 463 km |
| BAT F.K.23 Bantam | 250 nm / 463 km |
| Vickers F.B.5 | 250 nm / 463 km |
| Cessna 188 AgWagon | 252 nm / 467 km |
| Curtiss Model 58 F9C Sparrowhawk | 258 nm / 478 km |
| Klemm L 25 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| EKW, Eidgen H | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Fleet 80 Canuck | 259 nm / 480 km |
| PZL Mielec M15 (Belphegor) | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 226 | 259 nm / 480 km |
| Westland WS-51A Widgeon | 260 nm / 482 km |
| Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.80 Puss Moth | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Consolidated Model 1 / 2 / NY / PT-1 / PT-3 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| ERCO Ercoupe 415 | 261 nm / 483 km |
| de Havilland D.H.94 Moth Minor | 261 nm / 483 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Lerwick from Edinburgh?
- The great circle distance between Lerwick and Edinburgh is 455 km (245 nm / 282 mi).
- How long is the flight from Lerwick to Edinburgh?
- A direct flight from LSI to EDI takes about 52m, 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 Lerwick to Edinburgh?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.