How far is Shetland from Foula?
The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to Shetland (LSI) is 50 miles / 80 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 26 minutes.
Foula Airfield – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Foula to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 31.187 miles
- 50.191 kilometers
- 27.101 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- 31.089 miles
- 50.033 kilometers
- 27.016 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 Foula to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to Sumburgh Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Foula and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Foula to Shetland generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Foula to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |