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How far is Fair Isle from North Ronaldsay?

The distance between North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) and Fair Isle (Fair Isle Airport) is 31 miles / 49 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Fair Isle (FIE) is 209 miles / 337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 32 minutes.

North Ronaldsay Airport – Fair Isle Airport

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Distance from North Ronaldsay to Fair Isle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Ronaldsay to Fair Isle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 30.716 miles
  • 49.432 kilometers
  • 26.691 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
  • 30.613 miles
  • 49.266 kilometers
  • 26.602 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 North Ronaldsay to Fair Isle?

The estimated flight time from North Ronaldsay Airport to Fair Isle Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Ronaldsay and Fair Isle?

There is no time difference between North Ronaldsay and Fair Isle.

Flight carbon footprint between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Fair Isle Airport (FIE)

On average, flying from North Ronaldsay to Fair Isle generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Ronaldsay to Fair Isle

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Fair Isle Airport (FIE).

Airport information

Origin North Ronaldsay Airport
City: North Ronaldsay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NRL
ICAO Code: EGEN
Coordinates: 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W
Destination Fair Isle Airport
City: Fair Isle
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FIE
ICAO Code: EGEF
Coordinates: 59°32′8″N, 1°37′41″W