How far is Shetland from Jersey?
The distance between Jersey (Jersey Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers / 642 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jersey (JER) to Shetland (LSI) is 1046 miles / 1684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 7 minutes.
Jersey Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Jersey to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jersey to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 738.954 miles
- 1189.231 kilometers
- 642.133 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- 738.160 miles
- 1187.953 kilometers
- 641.443 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 Jersey to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Jersey Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jersey and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Jersey Airport (JER) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Jersey to Shetland generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jersey to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jersey Airport (JER) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Jersey Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jersey |
| Country: | Jersey  |
| IATA Code: | JER |
| ICAO Code: | EGJJ |
| Coordinates: | 49°12′28″N, 2°11′43″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |