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How far is Plovdiv from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Plovdiv (Plovdiv Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Plovdiv (PDV) is 2470 miles / 3975 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 54 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Plovdiv Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Plovdiv

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.025 miles
  • 2666.723 kilometers
  • 1439.915 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
  • 1654.308 miles
  • 2662.351 kilometers
  • 1437.554 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 Plovdiv?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Plovdiv Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV)

On average, flying from Shetland to Plovdiv generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Plovdiv

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Plovdiv Airport (PDV).

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 Plovdiv Airport
City: Plovdiv
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: PDV
ICAO Code: LBPD
Coordinates: 42°4′4″N, 24°51′2″E