How far is Shetland from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Shetland (LSI) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 40 minutes.
Bristol Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Bristol to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.365 miles
- 950.101 kilometers
- 513.013 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- 589.616 miles
- 948.894 kilometers
- 512.362 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 Bristol to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bristol and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Bristol to Shetland generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |