How far is Lydd from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Lydd (LYX) is 926 miles / 1490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 18 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Lydd Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Lydd
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Lydd. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 623.397 miles
- 1003.260 kilometers
- 541.717 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- 622.613 miles
- 1001.998 kilometers
- 541.036 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 Lydd?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Lydd Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Lydd?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Lydd Airport (LYX)
On average, flying from Shetland to Lydd generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Lydd
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Lydd Airport (LYX).
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 | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |