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How far is Shetland from Stockholm?

The distance between Stockholm (Stockholm Arlanda Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stockholm (ARN) to Shetland (LSI) is 2031 miles / 3268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 21 minutes.

Stockholm Arlanda Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Stockholm to Shetland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Stockholm to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 668.744 miles
  • 1076.239 kilometers
  • 581.122 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 666.326 miles
  • 1072.348 kilometers
  • 579.021 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Stockholm to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Stockholm to Shetland generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stockholm to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Stockholm Arlanda Airport
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: ARN
ICAO Code: ESSA
Coordinates: 59°39′6″N, 17°55′6″E
Destination Sumburgh Airport
City: Shetland
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LSI
ICAO Code: EGPB
Coordinates: 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W