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How far is Lugano from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 925 miles / 1489 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shannon (SNN) to Lugano (LUG) is 1225 miles / 1972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.

Shannon Airport – Lugano Airport

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925
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1489
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804
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Distance from Shannon to Lugano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 925.078 miles
  • 1488.768 kilometers
  • 803.870 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
  • 922.926 miles
  • 1485.306 kilometers
  • 802.001 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 Shannon to Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Lugano Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Shannon to Lugano generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shannon to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E