How far is it from Spitsbergen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Spitsbergen and Edinburgh is 1655 miles.

How long does it take to get from Spitsbergen to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Spitsbergen to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Spitsbergen and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Spitsbergen. It is currently 12:24 PM in Spitsbergen and 11:24 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Spitsbergen to Edinburgh - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Spitsbergen to Edinburgh by unknown, plane, or train

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Travel, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Walk from Spitsbergen to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)unknown
2. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LYR - EDI
8h 7m
Travel, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Walk from Spitsbergen to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)unknown
2. Fly from Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LYR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 48m

Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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7h 46mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,645 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Spitsbergen, SJ and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Spitsbergen to Edinburgh. However, you can travel to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Airport, then take the line 100 bus to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can travel to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Dundas Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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