How far is Bristol from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Bristol (BRS) is 838 miles / 1349 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 38 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Bristol Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Bristol
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Bristol. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 590.365 miles
- 950.101 kilometers
- 513.013 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- 589.616 miles
- 948.894 kilometers
- 512.362 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 Bristol?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Bristol Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Bristol?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Bristol Airport (BRS)
On average, flying from Shetland to Bristol generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 Bristol
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Bristol Airport (BRS).
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 | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |