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How far is Leros from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Leros (Leros Municipal Airport) is 1999 miles / 3217 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Leros (LRS) is 3147 miles / 5064 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 55 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Leros Municipal Airport

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1999
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3217
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1737
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Distance from Shetland to Leros

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1999.090 miles
  • 3217.223 kilometers
  • 1737.161 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
  • 1996.786 miles
  • 3213.516 kilometers
  • 1735.160 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 Leros?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Leros Municipal Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)

On average, flying from Shetland to Leros generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Leros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Leros Municipal Airport (LRS).

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 Leros Municipal Airport
City: Leros
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: LRS
ICAO Code: LGLE
Coordinates: 37°11′5″N, 26°48′1″E