How far is Burqin from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Burqin (Burqin Kanas Airport) is 3402 miles / 5475 kilometers / 2956 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Burqin Kanas Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Burqin
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Burqin. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3401.826 miles
- 5474.708 kilometers
- 2956.106 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- 3391.105 miles
- 5457.454 kilometers
- 2946.790 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 Burqin?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Burqin Kanas Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Burqin?
The time difference between Shetland and Burqin is 8 hours. Burqin is 8 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI)
On average, flying from Shetland to Burqin generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Burqin
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI).
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 | Burqin Kanas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burqin |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KJI |
| ICAO Code: | ZWKN |
| Coordinates: | 48°13′20″N, 86°59′45″E |