How far is Tacheng from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Tacheng (Tacheng Airport) is 3368 miles / 5420 kilometers / 2927 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Tacheng Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Tacheng
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Tacheng. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3367.763 miles
- 5419.890 kilometers
- 2926.506 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- 3357.464 miles
- 5403.315 kilometers
- 2917.557 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 Tacheng?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Tacheng Airport is 6 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Tacheng?
The time difference between Shetland and Tacheng is 6 hours. Tacheng is 6 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tacheng Airport (TCG)
On average, flying from Shetland to Tacheng generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 834 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Tacheng
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tacheng Airport (TCG).
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 | Tacheng Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tacheng |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TCG |
| ICAO Code: | ZWTC |
| Coordinates: | 46°40′21″N, 83°20′26″E |