Distance From Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Edinburgh Airport, MSP - EDI Distance

The distance from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 3742 miles or 6021 kilometers or 3249 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Minneapolis ( United States ) to Edinburgh ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and Edinburgh takes around 8 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MSP - EDI

Kilometers		6021 km
Statute Miles		3742 miles
Nautical Miles		3249 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 36 minutes

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Edinburgh Airport Flight Route Map - MSP to EDI Flight Path

Location of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field & Edinburgh Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSP - EDI

Time difference between Minneapolis (United States) and Edinburgh (United Kingdom) is 6 Hours.
Edinburgh time is 6 Hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:49:26 CST
Edinburgh (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 04:49:26 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) Edinburgh, United Kingdom