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How far is Aksu from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Aksu (Aksu Onsu Airport) is 3552 miles / 5717 kilometers / 3087 nautical miles.

Sumburgh Airport – Aksu Onsu Airport

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5717
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3087
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Distance from Shetland to Aksu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3552.084 miles
  • 5716.525 kilometers
  • 3086.677 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
  • 3542.462 miles
  • 5701.040 kilometers
  • 3078.315 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 Aksu?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Aksu Onsu Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU)

On average, flying from Shetland to Aksu generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Aksu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Aksu Onsu Airport (AKU).

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 Aksu Onsu Airport
City: Aksu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKU
ICAO Code: ZWAK
Coordinates: 41°15′45″N, 80°17′30″E