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How far is Kuopio from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kuopio (Kuopio Airport) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers / 851 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kuopio (KUO) is 2727 miles / 4389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 41 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Kuopio Airport

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979
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1576
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851
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Distance from Shetland to Kuopio

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 979.393 miles
  • 1576.180 kilometers
  • 851.069 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
  • 975.844 miles
  • 1570.469 kilometers
  • 847.985 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 Kuopio?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kuopio Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kuopio Airport (KUO)

On average, flying from Shetland to Kuopio generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Kuopio

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kuopio Airport (KUO).

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 Kuopio Airport
City: Kuopio
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: KUO
ICAO Code: EFKU
Coordinates: 63°0′25″N, 27°47′52″E