How far is Shetland from Barra?
The distance between Barra (Barra Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 298 miles / 479 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Barra (BRR) to Shetland (LSI) is 504 miles / 811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 32 minutes.
Barra Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Barra to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barra to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.813 miles
- 479.284 kilometers
- 258.793 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- 296.998 miles
- 477.972 kilometers
- 258.084 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 Barra to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Barra Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Barra and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Barra Airport (BRR) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Barra to Shetland generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Barra to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Barra Airport (BRR) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Barra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barra |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BRR |
| ICAO Code: | EGPR |
| Coordinates: | 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |