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How far is Shetland from Leeds?

The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 416 miles / 670 kilometers / 362 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Leeds (LBA) to Shetland (LSI) is 659 miles / 1061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 40 minutes.

Leeds Bradford Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Leeds to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 416.293 miles
  • 669.958 kilometers
  • 361.748 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
  • 415.686 miles
  • 668.981 kilometers
  • 361.221 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 Leeds to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Leeds and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Leeds to Shetland generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Leeds to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Leeds Bradford Airport
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LBA
ICAO Code: EGNM
Coordinates: 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″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