How far is Tromsø from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Tromsø (Tromsø Airport, Langnes) is 896 miles / 1442 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Tromsø (TOS) is 2989 miles / 4811 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Tromsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 895.863 miles
• 1441.752 kilometers
• 778.484 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

• 893.050 miles
• 1437.225 kilometers
• 776.039 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 Tromsø?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Tromsø Airport, Langnes is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Tromsø?

The time difference between Shetland and Tromsø is 1 hour. Tromsø is 1 hour ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)

On average, flying from Shetland to Tromsø generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 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 Tromsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS).

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	Tromsø Airport, Langnes
City:	Tromsø
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	TOS
ICAO Code:	ENTC
Coordinates:	69°40′59″N, 18°55′8″E