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How far is Khovd from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Khovd (Khovd Airport) is 3556 miles / 5723 kilometers / 3090 nautical miles.

Sumburgh Airport – Khovd Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Khovd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3555.951 miles
  • 5722.749 kilometers
  • 3090.037 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
  • 3544.766 miles
  • 5704.747 kilometers
  • 3080.317 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 Khovd?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Khovd Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Khovd Airport (HVD)

On average, flying from Shetland to Khovd generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Khovd

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Khovd Airport (HVD).

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 Khovd Airport
City: Khovd
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: HVD
ICAO Code: ZMKD
Coordinates: 47°57′14″N, 91°37′41″E