How far is Lerwick from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) is 22 miles / 35 kilometers / 19 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Lerwick (LWK) is 27 miles / 43 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Tingwall Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Lerwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Lerwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 21.764 miles
- 35.026 kilometers
- 18.912 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- 21.721 miles
- 34.957 kilometers
- 18.875 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 Lerwick?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Tingwall Airport is 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Lerwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tingwall Airport (LWK)
On average, flying from Shetland to Lerwick generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 62 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 Lerwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).
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 | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |