How far is London from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 606 miles / 974 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to London (LGW) is 894 miles / 1439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 30 minutes.

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)

• 605.519 miles
• 974.488 kilometers
• 526.181 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

• 604.766 miles
• 973.277 kilometers
• 525.528 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 Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and London?

There is no time difference between Shetland and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Shetland to London generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W