How far is Poitiers from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Poitiers (Poitiers–Biard Airport) is 921 miles / 1483 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Poitiers (PIS) is 1344 miles / 2163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 20 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Poitiers–Biard Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Poitiers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Poitiers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 921.444 miles
- 1482.921 kilometers
- 800.713 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- 920.653 miles
- 1481.648 kilometers
- 800.026 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 Poitiers?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Poitiers?
The time difference between Shetland and Poitiers is 1 hour. Poitiers is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)
On average, flying from Shetland to Poitiers generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Poitiers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).
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 | Poitiers–Biard Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Poitiers |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | PIS |
| ICAO Code: | LFBI |
| Coordinates: | 46°35′15″N, 0°18′23″E |