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How far is Nalchik from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Nalchik (Nalchik Airport) is 2178 miles / 3505 kilometers / 1892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Nalchik (NAL) is 3266 miles / 5256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 23 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Nalchik Airport

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2178
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3505
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1892
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Distance from Shetland to Nalchik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2177.601 miles
  • 3504.509 kilometers
  • 1892.284 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
  • 2172.263 miles
  • 3495.918 kilometers
  • 1887.645 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 Nalchik?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Nalchik Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Nalchik Airport (NAL)

On average, flying from Shetland to Nalchik generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Nalchik

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Nalchik Airport (NAL).

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 Nalchik Airport
City: Nalchik
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: NAL
ICAO Code: URMN
Coordinates: 43°30′46″N, 43°38′11″E