How far is Altay from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 3460 miles / 5568 kilometers / 3006 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Altay Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Altay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Altay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3459.713 miles
- 5567.868 kilometers
- 3006.408 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- 3448.888 miles
- 5550.448 kilometers
- 2997.002 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 Shetland to Altay?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Altay Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Altay?
The time difference between Shetland and Altay is 6 hours. Altay is 6 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Altay Airport (AAT)
On average, flying from Shetland to Altay generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Altay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Altay Airport (AAT).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Altay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altay |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | AAT |
| ICAO Code: | ZWAT |
| Coordinates: | 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E |