How far is Cherbourg from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 708 miles / 1139 kilometers / 615 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Cherbourg (CER) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 22 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Cherbourg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 707.559 miles
- 1138.706 kilometers
- 614.852 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- 706.776 miles
- 1137.446 kilometers
- 614.172 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 Cherbourg?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Cherbourg?
The time difference between Shetland and Cherbourg is 1 hour. Cherbourg is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)
On average, flying from Shetland to Cherbourg generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 277 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 Cherbourg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).
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 | Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cherbourg |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CER |
| ICAO Code: | LFRC |
| Coordinates: | 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W |