How far is Almaty from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Almaty (Almaty International Airport) is 3334 miles / 5366 kilometers / 2897 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Almaty International Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Almaty
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Almaty. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3334.299 miles
- 5366.034 kilometers
- 2897.427 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- 3324.868 miles
- 5350.856 kilometers
- 2889.231 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 Almaty?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Almaty International Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Almaty?
The time difference between Shetland and Almaty is 5 hours. Almaty is 5 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Almaty International Airport (ALA)
On average, flying from Shetland to Almaty generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 826 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Almaty
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Almaty International Airport (ALA).
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 | Almaty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Almaty |
| Country: | Kazakhstan  |
| IATA Code: | ALA |
| ICAO Code: | UAAA |
| Coordinates: | 43°21′7″N, 77°2′25″E |