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How far is Varna from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Varna (Varna Airport) is 1678 miles / 2700 kilometers / 1458 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Varna (VAR) is 2692 miles / 4333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 37 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Varna Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Varna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1677.673 miles
  • 2699.953 kilometers
  • 1457.858 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
  • 1674.448 miles
  • 2694.764 kilometers
  • 1455.056 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 Varna?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Varna Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Varna Airport (VAR)

On average, flying from Shetland to Varna generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Varna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Varna Airport (VAR).

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 Varna Airport
City: Varna
Country: Bulgaria Flag of Bulgaria
IATA Code: VAR
ICAO Code: LBWN
Coordinates: 43°13′55″N, 27°49′30″E