EDI to EWR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,245 km (3,259 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (EWR to EDI).
How far is it from Edinburgh to Newark?
The great-circle distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 5,245 km (3,259 mi, 2,832 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from EDI to EWR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EWR is roughly west of EDI.
How is the EDI to EWR route written in code?
The pair is written EDI-EWR in IATA codes and EGPH-KEWR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Edinburgh Airport is EDI (EGPH), Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR).
| EDI | EWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Edinburgh Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGPH | KEWR |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 18 ft |
| Rank by connections | #134 | #45 |
EGPH starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KEWR starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EWR sits 117 ft (36 m) lower than EDI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EDI to EWR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Edinburgh from Newark?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are 5,245 km (3,259 mi, 2,832 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EDI to EWR?
A typical nonstop flight between EDI and EWR takes about 7h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EWR from EDI?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) lies roughly west of Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Which airlines fly EDI to EWR?
1 airline appear on the EDI-EWR route in the open dataset, including United Airlines.
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