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How far is Kavala from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kavala (Kavala International Airport) is 1718 miles / 2765 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kavala (KVA) is 2590 miles / 4169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 82 hours 38 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Kavala International Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Kavala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1717.932 miles
  • 2764.743 kilometers
  • 1492.842 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
  • 1715.378 miles
  • 2760.633 kilometers
  • 1490.623 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 Kavala?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kavala International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kavala International Airport (KVA)

On average, flying from Shetland to Kavala generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Kavala

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kavala International Airport (KVA).

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 Kavala International Airport
City: Kavala
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KVA
ICAO Code: LGKV
Coordinates: 40°54′47″N, 24°37′9″E