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How far is Tromsø from Lerwick?

The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Tromsø (Tromsø Airport, Langnes) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Tromsø (TOS) is 2970 miles / 4780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 94 hours 9 minutes.

Tingwall Airport – Tromsø Airport, Langnes

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Distance from Lerwick to Tromsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 876.660 miles
  • 1410.848 kilometers
  • 761.797 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
  • 873.880 miles
  • 1406.374 kilometers
  • 759.381 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 Tromsø?

The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to Tromsø Airport, Langnes is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)

On average, flying from Lerwick to Tromsø generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 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 Tromsø

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

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