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How far is Kajaani from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kajaani (Kajaani Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kajaani (KAJ) is 2832 miles / 4558 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 16 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Kajaani Airport

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979
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Distance from Shetland to Kajaani

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.448 miles
  • 1576.269 kilometers
  • 851.117 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
  • 975.937 miles
  • 1570.618 kilometers
  • 848.066 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 Kajaani?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kajaani Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kajaani Airport (KAJ)

On average, flying from Shetland to Kajaani generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Kajaani

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kajaani Airport (KAJ).

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 Kajaani Airport
City: Kajaani
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: KAJ
ICAO Code: EFKI
Coordinates: 64°17′7″N, 27°41′32″E