How far is Lerwick from Foula?
The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) is 28 miles / 46 kilometers / 25 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to Lerwick (LWK) is 23 miles / 37 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 minutes.
Foula Airfield – Tingwall Airport
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Distance from Foula to Lerwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to Lerwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 28.360 miles
- 45.641 kilometers
- 24.644 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- 28.258 miles
- 45.478 kilometers
- 24.556 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 Lerwick?
The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to Tingwall Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Foula and Lerwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Tingwall Airport (LWK)
On average, flying from Foula to Lerwick generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 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 Lerwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).
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 | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |