How far is London from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to London (LCY) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 8 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – London City Airport
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Distance from Shetland to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.659 miles
- 936.090 kilometers
- 505.448 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- 580.916 miles
- 934.893 kilometers
- 504.802 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to London City Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Shetland to London generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and London City Airport (LCY).
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 | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |