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How far is Geneva from Lerwick?

The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 1011 miles / 1626 kilometers / 878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Geneva (GVA) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.

Tingwall Airport – Geneva Airport

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1011
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1626
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878
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Distance from Lerwick to Geneva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lerwick to Geneva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1010.567 miles
  • 1626.350 kilometers
  • 878.159 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
  • 1009.502 miles
  • 1624.636 kilometers
  • 877.234 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 Lerwick to Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to Geneva Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Lerwick to Geneva generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lerwick to Geneva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Geneva Airport (GVA).

Airport information

Origin Tingwall Airport
City: Lerwick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LWK
ICAO Code: EGET
Coordinates: 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W
Destination Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E