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How far is Cagliari from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Cagliari (Cagliari Elmas Airport) is 1495 miles / 2407 kilometers / 1299 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Cagliari (CAG) is 2090 miles / 3364 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 22 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Cagliari Elmas Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Cagliari

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1495.356 miles
  • 2406.543 kilometers
  • 1299.429 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
  • 1494.656 miles
  • 2405.415 kilometers
  • 1298.820 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 Cagliari?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Cagliari Elmas Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)

On average, flying from Shetland to Cagliari generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Cagliari

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG).

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 Cagliari Elmas Airport
City: Cagliari
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CAG
ICAO Code: LIEE
Coordinates: 39°15′5″N, 9°3′15″E