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How far is Karaganda from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Karaganda (Sary-Arka Airport) is 2897 miles / 4663 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.

Sumburgh Airport – Sary-Arka Airport

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2897
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4663
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2518
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Distance from Shetland to Karaganda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2897.352 miles
  • 4662.836 kilometers
  • 2517.730 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
  • 2888.086 miles
  • 4647.923 kilometers
  • 2509.678 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 Karaganda?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Sary-Arka Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF)

On average, flying from Shetland to Karaganda generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Karaganda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sary-Arka Airport (KGF).

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 Sary-Arka Airport
City: Karaganda
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: KGF
ICAO Code: UAKK
Coordinates: 49°40′14″N, 73°20′3″E