How far is Altenburg from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 817 miles / 1316 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Altenburg (AOC) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 5 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Altenburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Altenburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 817.478 miles
- 1315.604 kilometers
- 710.369 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- 815.719 miles
- 1312.773 kilometers
- 708.841 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 Altenburg?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Altenburg?
The time difference between Shetland and Altenburg is 1 hour. Altenburg is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)
On average, flying from Shetland to Altenburg generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Altenburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).
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 | Leipzig–Altenburg Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Altenburg |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | AOC |
| ICAO Code: | EDAC |
| Coordinates: | 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E |