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How far is Rovaniemi from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Airport) is 955 miles / 1537 kilometers / 830 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Rovaniemi (RVN) is 2718 miles / 4374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 88 hours 38 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Rovaniemi Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Rovaniemi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 954.928 miles
  • 1536.807 kilometers
  • 829.810 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
  • 951.626 miles
  • 1531.494 kilometers
  • 826.941 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 Rovaniemi?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Rovaniemi Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)

On average, flying from Shetland to Rovaniemi generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Rovaniemi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN).

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 Rovaniemi Airport
City: Rovaniemi
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: RVN
ICAO Code: EFRO
Coordinates: 66°33′53″N, 25°49′49″E