How far is Kuqa from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 3617 miles / 5820 kilometers / 3143 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Kuqa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Kuqa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3616.556 miles
- 5820.282 kilometers
- 3142.701 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- 3606.595 miles
- 5804.252 kilometers
- 3134.045 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 Kuqa?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 7 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Kuqa?
The time difference between Shetland and Kuqa is 6 hours. Kuqa is 6 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)
On average, flying from Shetland to Kuqa generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 901 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Kuqa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).
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 | Kuqa Qiuci Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuqa |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KCA |
| ICAO Code: | ZWKC |
| Coordinates: | 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E |