How far is Istanbul from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 1816 miles / 2922 kilometers / 1578 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Istanbul 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)- 1815.700 miles
- 2922.085 kilometers
- 1577.800 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- 1812.571 miles
- 2917.051 kilometers
- 1575.081 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 Airport is 3 hours and 56 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 Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Shetland to Istanbul generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |