How far is Korla from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Korla (Korla Airport) is 3720 miles / 5986 kilometers / 3232 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Korla Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Korla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Korla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3719.624 miles
- 5986.154 kilometers
- 3232.265 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- 3709.326 miles
- 5969.581 kilometers
- 3223.316 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 Korla?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Korla Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Korla?
The time difference between Shetland and Korla is 6 hours. Korla is 6 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Korla Airport (KRL)
On average, flying from Shetland to Korla generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Korla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Korla Airport (KRL).
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 | Korla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Korla |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KRL |
| ICAO Code: | ZWKL |
| Coordinates: | 41°41′52″N, 86°7′44″E |