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How far is Svartnes from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Svartnes (Vardø Airport, Svartnes) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Svartnes (VAW) is 3084 miles / 4964 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 53 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Vardø Airport, Svartnes

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Distance from Shetland to Svartnes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.906 miles
  • 1877.953 kilometers
  • 1014.013 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
  • 1162.947 miles
  • 1871.581 kilometers
  • 1010.573 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 Svartnes?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Vardø Airport, Svartnes is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW)

On average, flying from Shetland to Svartnes generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Svartnes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW).

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 Vardø Airport, Svartnes
City: Svartnes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VAW
ICAO Code: ENSS
Coordinates: 70°21′19″N, 31°2′41″E