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How far is Shetland from Exeter?

The distance between Exeter (Exeter Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 638 miles / 1027 kilometers / 554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Exeter (EXT) to Shetland (LSI) is 899 miles / 1446 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 36 minutes.

Exeter Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Exeter to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 637.996 miles
  • 1026.754 kilometers
  • 554.403 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
  • 637.209 miles
  • 1025.488 kilometers
  • 553.719 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 Exeter to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Exeter Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Exeter and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Exeter to Shetland generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Exeter to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Exeter Airport
City: Exeter
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EXT
ICAO Code: EGTE
Coordinates: 50°44′3″N, 3°24′50″W
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