How far is Chișinău from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Chișinău (Chișinău International Airport) is 1515 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Chișinău (KIV) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 11 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Chișinău International Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Chișinău
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Chișinău. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1515.427 miles
- 2438.843 kilometers
- 1316.870 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- 1511.757 miles
- 2432.937 kilometers
- 1313.681 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 Chișinău?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Chișinău International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Chișinău?
The time difference between Shetland and Chișinău is 2 hours. Chișinău is 2 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV)
On average, flying from Shetland to Chișinău generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 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 Chișinău
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Chișinău International Airport (KIV).
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 | Chișinău International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chișinău |
| Country: | Moldova  |
| IATA Code: | KIV |
| ICAO Code: | LUKK |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′39″N, 28°55′51″E |