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How far is Kalymnos Island from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kalymnos Island (Kalymnos Island National Airport) is 2016 miles / 3245 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) is 3121 miles / 5023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 43 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Kalymnos Island National Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Kalymnos Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.210 miles
  • 3244.775 kilometers
  • 1752.038 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
  • 2013.925 miles
  • 3241.097 kilometers
  • 1750.053 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 Kalymnos Island?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kalymnos Island National Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)

On average, flying from Shetland to Kalymnos Island generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 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 Kalymnos Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL).

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 Kalymnos Island National Airport
City: Kalymnos Island
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: JKL
ICAO Code: LGKY
Coordinates: 36°57′47″N, 26°56′26″E