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How far is Alghero from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Alghero (Alghero–Fertilia Airport) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers / 1211 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Alghero (AHO) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 49 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Alghero–Fertilia Airport

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1393
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2242
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1211
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Distance from Shetland to Alghero

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1393.084 miles
  • 2241.952 kilometers
  • 1210.557 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
  • 1392.287 miles
  • 2240.668 kilometers
  • 1209.864 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 Alghero?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Alghero–Fertilia Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO)

On average, flying from Shetland to Alghero generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Alghero

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alghero–Fertilia Airport
City: Alghero
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: AHO
ICAO Code: LIEA
Coordinates: 40°37′55″N, 8°17′26″E