How far is Shetland from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LCY) to Shetland (LSI) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 9 minutes.
London City Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from London to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.659 miles
- 936.090 kilometers
- 505.448 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- 580.916 miles
- 934.893 kilometers
- 504.802 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 London to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from London to Shetland generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |