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How far is Donegal from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Donegal (Donegal Airport) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Donegal (CFN) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Donegal Airport

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425
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Distance from Shetland to Donegal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 424.929 miles
  • 683.858 kilometers
  • 369.254 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
  • 423.957 miles
  • 682.292 kilometers
  • 368.408 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 Donegal?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Donegal Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Donegal?

There is no time difference between Shetland and Donegal.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Donegal Airport (CFN)

On average, flying from Shetland to Donegal generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 193 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 Donegal

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Donegal Airport (CFN).

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 Donegal Airport
City: Donegal
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: CFN
ICAO Code: EIDL
Coordinates: 55°2′39″N, 8°20′27″W