How far is Shetland from Derry?
The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 399 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Shetland (LSI) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 36 minutes.
City of Derry Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Derry to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Derry to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 399.477 miles
- 642.897 kilometers
- 347.136 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- 398.627 miles
- 641.527 kilometers
- 346.397 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 Derry to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Derry and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Derry to Shetland generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Derry |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGAE |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |