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How far is Nantes from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 880 miles / 1416 kilometers / 765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Nantes (NTE) is 1336 miles / 2150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 15 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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880
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Distance from Shetland to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 880.143 miles
  • 1416.453 kilometers
  • 764.823 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
  • 879.355 miles
  • 1415.185 kilometers
  • 764.139 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Shetland to Nantes generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 313 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 Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W