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How far is Shetland from Papa Westray?

The distance between Papa Westray (Papa Westray Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 67 miles / 108 kilometers / 58 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Papa Westray (PPW) to Shetland (LSI) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 14 minutes.

Papa Westray Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Papa Westray to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 67.078 miles
  • 107.951 kilometers
  • 58.289 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
  • 66.870 miles
  • 107.617 kilometers
  • 58.108 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 Papa Westray to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Papa Westray Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Papa Westray and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Papa Westray and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Papa Westray Airport (PPW) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Papa Westray to Shetland generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Papa Westray to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Papa Westray Airport (PPW) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Papa Westray Airport
City: Papa Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: PPW
ICAO Code: EGEP
Coordinates: 59°21′6″N, 2°54′1″W
Destination 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