How far is Turpan from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Turpan (Turpan Jiaohe Airport) is 3742 miles / 6022 kilometers / 3252 nautical miles.
Sumburgh Airport – Turpan Jiaohe Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Turpan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Turpan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3742.071 miles
- 6022.279 kilometers
- 3251.771 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- 3731.356 miles
- 6005.035 kilometers
- 3242.460 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 Turpan?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Turpan Jiaohe Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Turpan?
The time difference between Shetland and Turpan is 6 hours. Turpan is 6 hours ahead of Shetland.
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ)
On average, flying from Shetland to Turpan generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shetland to Turpan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ).
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 | Turpan Jiaohe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Turpan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TLQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZWTP |
| Coordinates: | 43°1′50″N, 89°5′55″E |