How far is Latakia from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Latakia (Bassel Al-Assad International Airport) is 2369 miles / 3812 kilometers / 2058 nautical miles.

Distance from Shetland to Latakia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2368.867 miles
• 3812.321 kilometers
• 2058.489 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

• 2365.664 miles
• 3807.167 kilometers
• 2055.706 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 Latakia?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Latakia?

The time difference between Shetland and Latakia is 3 hours. Latakia is 3 hours ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK)

On average, flying from Shetland to Latakia generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Latakia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK).

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	Bassel Al-Assad International Airport
City:	Latakia
Country:	Syria
IATA Code:	LTK
ICAO Code:	OSLK
Coordinates:	35°24′3″N, 35°56′55″E