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How far is Bishkek from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Bishkek (Manas International Airport) is 3264 miles / 5252 kilometers / 2836 nautical miles.

Sumburgh Airport – Manas International Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Bishkek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3263.583 miles
  • 5252.227 kilometers
  • 2835.976 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
  • 3254.465 miles
  • 5237.554 kilometers
  • 2828.053 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 Bishkek?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Manas International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Manas International Airport (FRU)

On average, flying from Shetland to Bishkek generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 807 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Bishkek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Manas International Airport (FRU).

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 Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″E