How far is Helsinki from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 902 miles / 1452 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Helsinki (HEL) is 2487 miles / 4003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 902.264 miles
• 1452.053 kilometers
• 784.046 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

• 898.987 miles
• 1446.780 kilometers
• 781.199 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Helsinki Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Helsinki?

The time difference between Shetland and Helsinki is 2 hours. Helsinki is 2 hours ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Shetland to Helsinki generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Helsinki

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).

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	Helsinki Airport
City:	Helsinki
Country:	Finland
IATA Code:	HEL
ICAO Code:	EFHK
Coordinates:	60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E