How far is North Ronaldsay from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) is 53 miles / 86 kilometers / 46 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 180 miles / 289 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 47 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – North Ronaldsay Airport
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Distance from Shetland to North Ronaldsay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to North Ronaldsay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 53.367 miles
- 85.885 kilometers
- 46.374 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- 53.214 miles
- 85.640 kilometers
- 46.242 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 North Ronaldsay?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to North Ronaldsay Airport is 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and North Ronaldsay?
There is no time difference between Shetland and North Ronaldsay.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL)
On average, flying from Shetland to North Ronaldsay generates about 33 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 33 kilograms equals 72 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 North Ronaldsay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL).
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 | North Ronaldsay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Ronaldsay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | NRL |
| ICAO Code: | EGEN |
| Coordinates: | 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W |