How far is Geneva from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Geneva (GVA) is 1422 miles / 2289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 990.941 miles
• 1594.764 kilometers
• 861.104 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

• 989.907 miles
• 1593.101 kilometers
• 860.206 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Geneva Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Geneva?

The time difference between Shetland and Geneva is 1 hour. Geneva is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Shetland to Geneva generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

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	Geneva Airport
City:	Geneva
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	GVA
ICAO Code:	LSGG
Coordinates:	46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E