How far is Shetland from Reykjavik?
The distance between Reykjavik (Keflavík International Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reykjavik (KEF) to Shetland (LSI) is 3181 miles / 5120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 218 hours 37 minutes.
Keflavík International Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Reykjavik to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reykjavik to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 746.780 miles
- 1201.826 kilometers
- 648.934 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- 744.162 miles
- 1197.613 kilometers
- 646.659 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 Reykjavik to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Keflavík International Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Reykjavik to Shetland generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reykjavik to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Keflavík International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reykjavik |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | KEF |
| ICAO Code: | BIKF |
| Coordinates: | 63°59′6″N, 22°36′20″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |