How far is Istanbul from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 1834 miles / 2951 kilometers / 1594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Istanbul (ISL) is 2704 miles / 4351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 47 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1833.936 miles
- 2951.433 kilometers
- 1593.647 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- 1830.832 miles
- 2946.439 kilometers
- 1590.950 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Istanbul?
The time difference between Shetland and Istanbul is 3 hours. Istanbul is 3 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Shetland to Istanbul generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
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 | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |