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How far is Dresden from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 842 miles / 1356 kilometers / 732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Dresden (DRS) is 1562 miles / 2513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 32 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 842.294 miles
  • 1355.541 kilometers
  • 731.934 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
  • 840.382 miles
  • 1352.464 kilometers
  • 730.272 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Dresden Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Shetland to Dresden generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 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 Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E