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How far is Warsaw from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Warsaw (Warsaw Modlin Airport) is 984 miles / 1584 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Warsaw (WMI) is 1886 miles / 3036 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 37 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Warsaw Modlin Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Warsaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.953 miles
  • 1583.519 kilometers
  • 855.032 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
  • 981.148 miles
  • 1579.004 kilometers
  • 852.594 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 Warsaw?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Warsaw Modlin Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)

On average, flying from Shetland to Warsaw generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Warsaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI).

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 Warsaw Modlin Airport
City: Warsaw
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: WMI
ICAO Code: EPMO
Coordinates: 52°27′3″N, 20°39′6″E