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How far is Vadsø from Lerwick?

The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 1115 miles / 1795 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Vadsø (VDS) is 3024 miles / 4866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 15 minutes.

Tingwall Airport – Vadsø Airport

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969
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Distance from Lerwick to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1115.229 miles
  • 1794.788 kilometers
  • 969.108 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
  • 1111.428 miles
  • 1788.670 kilometers
  • 965.804 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to Vadsø Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Lerwick to Vadsø generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Vadsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Vadsø Airport (VDS).

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 Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E